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gamesCOURSE GUIDE 2016-2017
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Our Difference 4
Our Campuses 6
Our Facilities 8
Why SAE 10
Our Courses 11
Alumni Network 12
Bachelor of Games Development 14-16
How to Apply 18
Fees & Payments 18
Intakes 18
Australian Campuses 19
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PRACTICAL PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
Our students benefit from small class sizes and practical project-based, industry-focused education.
Industry Connections
We work closely with our industry partners to provide our students with internship opportunities and hands-on experience.
fast-track learning
Accredited fast-track learning pathways allow students to be industry ready and into their dream job faster.
SAE’s fast-track offering includes two-year degrees and seven-month diplomas.
OUR DIFFERENCE
OUR DIFFERENCE
global perspective
With over 50 campuses in 28 countries, our expertise is world recognised and truly global.
Our students and teachers are a unique, diverse and creative community who come together for a collective purpose.
Creative Specialists
We employ specialist teachers who deliver an outstanding education in world-class facilities — that’s why we’re an industry leader in creative media education.
CAMPUSES54
AMAZING CAREER
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SAE INSTITUTE HAS 54 CAMPUSES IN 28 COUNTRIES, FROM AUSTRALIA,
NEW ZEALAND AND ASIA, TO THE MIDDLE EAST, SOUTH AFRICA, EUROPE,
SOUTH AMERICA AND THE UNITED STATES.
Our students become part of a global community of aspiring and established
creative media professionals, sharing expertise that is world-recognised
and truly global.
Doors open for our graduates, who have exclusive access to state-of-the-art
software and games technology, enabling them to gain technical mastery and
advance their skills to industry standard when they complete their Australian-
Government-accredited and internationally recognised course.
SAE Institute Gaming graduates have gone on to work with leading-edge
gaming development companies, or started their own, including the hugely
successful Halfbrick Studios and Pygmy Tyrant.
SAE Institute can help you make the connections, inspire your creative
confidence and open up a whole world of opportunities.
Open doors worldwide
andrew kite MELBOURNE
“The number one factor for studying at SAE was the
experience and knowledge of the teachers.”
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San Francisco
Los Angeles NashvilleAtlanta
New York
Miami
OxfordLondon
LiverpoolGlasgow
Dubai
Cape TownPerth Brisbane
Byron Bay
Auckland
Sydney
Melbourne
miami
A number of SAE Institute campuses in Europe now offer programs taught in English. Amsterdam, Berlin, Rotterdam and Stockholm currently offer programs and our Vienna campus is planning to offer these from 2016. A separate brochure for these programs will be available shortly but for further information please check our website at: www.sae.edu or if you have a question, please email: [email protected]
Campuses worldwideSAE Institute operates over 50 campuses in 26 countries giving you a world of choice. In this brochure, we’re featuring our major English-speaking destinations but details of all our campuses can be found in the inside back cover.
Featured in the 2016 SAE Institute International Prospectus – All programs taught in EnglishCampuses offering selected programs in English – Berlin, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and StockholmAdditional SAE Institute locationsEx’pression College San Franciso
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San Francisco
Los Angeles NashvilleAtlanta
New York
Miami
OxfordLondon
LiverpoolGlasgow
Dubai
Cape TownPerth Brisbane
Byron Bay
Auckland
Sydney
Melbourne
miami
A number of SAE Institute campuses in Europe now offer programs taught in English. Amsterdam, Berlin, Rotterdam and Stockholm currently offer programs and our Vienna campus is planning to offer these from 2016. A separate brochure for these programs will be available shortly but for further information please check our website at: www.sae.edu or if you have a question, please email: [email protected]
Campuses worldwideSAE Institute operates over 50 campuses in 26 countries giving you a world of choice. In this brochure, we’re featuring our major English-speaking destinations but details of all our campuses can be found in the inside back cover.
Featured in the 2016 SAE Institute International Prospectus – All programs taught in EnglishCampuses offering selected programs in English – Berlin, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and StockholmAdditional SAE Institute locationsEx’pression College San Franciso
our campuses
Featured in the 2016 SAE Institute International Prospectus – all programs taught in English
Campuses offering selected programs in English – Berlin, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Stockholm
Additional SAE Institute locations
Ex’pression College San Francisco
OUR FACILITIESIF IT’S TRUE WHAT THEY SAY, THAT THOSE WITH
THE MOST TOYS WIN...THEN WE’D HAVE A FULL
TROPHY CABINET.
The range of facilities offered at each SAE campus is
comprehensive, state-of-the-art and waiting for you
to explore. STATE-OF-THE-ARTEQUIPMENT
Brand new facilities
What’s on offer is specialised according to each study
area, and varies from campus to campus, so we encourage
you to book a personalised tour at your nearest location
to explore the type of facilities that will get you drooling
for more.
Campus Tour bookings can be made at www.sae.edu.au
TOURS
LATEST TECHNOLOGY
collaborativelearning spaces
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SAETHE WORLD IS ENTERING THE AGE OF IMAGINATION, AND CREATIVITY
IS THE NEW CURRENCY.
Once only considered nice-to-haves, creative skills are now must-haves
in numerous industries around the globe. People with these skillsets have
become some of the most sought after, so it truly has never been a better
time to turn your creative passion into a passionate career as a creator.
And there’s no better place to do this than right here at SAE.
Since 1976, we’ve grown into the leading educator of creative media through
a practical, personal and professional approach. We’ve helped countless
people transform their big ambitions into even bigger careers, which has all
started with what we believe is the most important thing for a creative mind –
hands-on learning.
From day one, you’ll be honing your talents on state-of-the-art tools,
in world-class facilities, developing your ideas under the guidance of expert
teachers who not only have technical know-how but also know how to
bring out your full potential. It’s the combination of these things that’ll help
put you on the fast-track to go from aspiring creative to inspiring creator.
When you add a global network of more than 50 campuses and an equally
impressive list of alumni to the mix, you shouldn’t be asking yourself why
SAE? You should be saying to yourself what am I waiting for?
where creators find their true calling
OUR COURSES
* For details on English language requirements please go to sae.edu.au/admissions/entry-requirements
Degree CertificateDiploma
WHAT IS IT?A higher education qualification that offers rigorous skills development in a studio-based learning environment.
WHO IS IT FOR?People looking to develop professional skills and knowledge and to build long-term, successful careers.
QUALIFICATIONBachelor Degree.
DURATIONMinimum 2 years.
FEE-HELP INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DOMESTIC
» Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) or equivalent, OR » Diploma qualification, OR » Alternative entry
INTERNATIONAL
» Must turn 18 in first year of study AND completion of secondary studies AND meet English language requirements*.
WHAT IS IT?A foundation-level qualification that develops industry skills and furthers your learning.
WHO IS IT FOR?Diploma courses prepare students for industry, enterprise and paraprofessional careers. It is an alternative pathway to bachelor level studies.
QUALIFICATIONVET Diploma.
DURATIONMinimum 7 months.
VET FEE-HELP INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DOMESTIC
» Completion of year 11 from an Australian secondary school or equivalent, OR » Alternative entry
INTERNATIONAL
» Must turn 18 in first year of study AND completion of secondary studies AND meet English language requirements*.
WHAT IS IT?An entry-level qualification that provides you with niche skills in a specific discipline area.
WHO IS IT FOR?People looking for a career change or wanting to up-skill with introductory, industry specific skills in a flexible learning environment.
QUALIFICATIONVET Certificate.
DURATIONMinimum 6 months.
FEE-HELP INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DOMESTIC
» Completion of year 10 from an Australian secondary school or equivalent, OR » Alternative entry.
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ALUMNI & employers NETWORK
SAE Games graduates have been involved
with many outstanding creative media
companies, including:
» Big Ant Studios
» Ubisoft
» Gameloft
» Gentrack
» HalfBrick
» LAI Games
» 100% Indie
» Krome
» THQ
» Torus Games
» Sega Studios Australia
» Fire Monkeys.
THE SAE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION IS A GLOBAL NETWORK
OF GRADUATES AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS WHO
HAVE STUDIED AT SAE.
Alumni are spread across the world in various roles at
production houses, studios, agencies and venues.
They are constantly being recognised for the amazing
work they do, with many going on to win a range
of internationally recognised awards from Oscars
through to Grammys.
All SAE graduates become automatic members of the
Alumni Association once they complete a course at SAE.
We have over 5,000 members across Australia and more
than 15,000 members across the world.
SAE Alumni gain access to a number of benefits, including:
» A global network of creative media professionals
» Regular communications and event information
» Employment and professional development opportunities
» A platform for developing meaningful relationships with
other graduates, industry and SAE.
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JAIR WALLACE MELBOURNE, GAMES
“Studying at SAE allowed me to discover what opportunities there were in the video game industry and where I might fit in the video game creative process.”
ADAM SINGLE brisbane, GAMES
“SAE was the direct doorway to where I am now.”
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BACHELOR OF games development
UNDERTAKE THE BACHELOR OF GAMES DEVELOPMENT
AND BUILD YOUR EXPERTISE IN PROGRAMMING OR
GAMES DESIGN.
Apply skills and knowledge in this exciting industry in areas such
as level design, social and mobile game development, game
engine programming, gameplay programming, game design,
project management, serious games and much more.
During your time at SAE, you will work with industry-standard
software such as Unreal Engine 4, Unity3D, Autodesk 3D Studio
Max and Maya. As a student in Games Development, you will
also work with technologies such as Oculus Rift, Android, iOS
and use industry-standard programming languages such as C++,
Javascript and C#.
Each degree program is broken up into discrete stages
designed to promote different skills:
STAGE i – FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
You will undertake a number of foundational units that will give
you the essential technical skills and knowledge, relevant to your
discipline area, to collaborate with other creative media students
and professionals in later stages of the program.
• Gameplay scripting and gameplay programming
• Level design and development
• Principles of game development
• Critical thinking in creative media
• Media studies and an overview of the industry
• Principles of game design
• Project management.
Stage II – Interdisciplinary Projects,
Media and Cultural Studies
In Stage II, you will participate in simulated project groups,
working towards large-scale deliverables each trimester. We will
get you to apply your Stage I skills in a deeper context and help
you work within the contemporary creative media workforce.
You will also learn how your work contributes to and interacts with
broader culture and media practice. This knowledge will enable you
to work with a variety of other disciplines and artists to expand your
potential on the global stage.
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As part of your learning in this stage, you will be given the
opportunity to work as a project specialist. The types of projects
and project roles you choose to undertake will determine what
area of specialisation you fall within.
Stage II has studio modules with projects based on the
following areas:
The Games Programming specialisation is a highly-focussed
program which delves deep into game-play and game engine
programming.You will build your skills in existing software
packages and frameworks such as Unreal Engine and Unity,
using these to build your technical skillset and develop your
own game tools, libraries and engines. You will enhance your
knowledge of C++ and object-oriented programming to build
complex games and tools.
Throughout this course, you will be working with students
from all other disciplines to build a rich and high-quality
portfolio of work.
GAMES PROGRAMMING1 GAMES
DESIGN2In the Games Design specialisation, you will work on a range
of projects with your peers and SAE staff to build your skills
and knowledge.
During this course, you will work on all facets of Games Design,
including level design, systems design, economy design,
combat and AI design, balancing, player psychology and more.
Best of all, we will give you the tools you need to be able to
articulate design ideas into real working games. You will also
explore complex artistic ideas that lead to original, personal
games that are artistically meaningful to you. Work alongside
other like-minded students and staff from all SAE disciplines
to build an impressive portfolio of projects.
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Stage III – Interdisciplinary Projects and WORK PLACEMENT
Stage III is the final part of your studies. Here you will undertake an interdisciplinary
project of your choice – the final and most ambitious portfolio project of the course.
In this stage, you will also undertake an elective unit and gain valuable
workplace experience with our innovative industry internship program.
Upon graduating, you will have a range of portfolio projects which demonstrate an
applied knowledge of C++ in the context of game-play programming and game
engine programming. You will have a demonstrated knowledge of building tools for
game engines in languages like C# and a strong technical understanding of game
development pipeline. You will also be proficient in using tools such as Unity, UDK,
3D Studio Max and Maya. Games design graduates will also have the opportunity
to engage in a diverse range of skills, including visual arts, audio, story or character
development and to explore artistic visions for what games could be.
BACHELOR OF games development◗ GAMES PROGRAMMING ◗ GAMES DESIGN
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HOW TO APPLY
To apply for any course at SAE, all you need to do is
fill out our online application form.
Remember, you can call the SAE Admissions Team on
1800 723 338 (Australian callers only) or contact your
nearest campus should you have any questions or
need further assistance.
To get started on your application, head over to:
sae.edu.au/apply-now
VICTORIA
February 2017 applications: Domestic applicants
wishing to study in Victoria who intend to apply to
more than one tertiary institute, regardless of age,
must apply through VTAC – vtac.edu.au
All June and September enquiries please
apply direct via sae.edu.au
NEW SOUTH WALES
Domestic applicants wishing to study a bachelor
degree in New South Wales, regardless of age,
must apply through UAC – uac.edu.au
All diploma enquiries please apply direct
via sae.edu.au
QUEENSLAND
Domestic applicants wishing to study in Queensland,
regardless of age, must apply through QTAC
– qtac.edu.au
For information regarding fees and payment options,
please visit our website sae.edu.au
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