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Higher Certificate In Game Design and Development NQF5

SAQA ID: 101608, 120 Credits, NQF 5

The Higher Certificate in Game Development is a one-year full-time course that provides students with practical and theoretical skills to become proficient game developers. The qualification aims to equip students with the ability to create interactive game experiences and develop commercial game products. The gaming industry has created thousands of job opportunities worldwide and offers potential for skilled gaming entrepreneurs to be self-employed. The course is industry-focused, providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute positively to the gaming industry. The qualification is suited for students interested in the gaming industry with creative and artistic abilities, offering an alternative type of Higher Education qualification. 

 

Features and Benefits 

  • Learn industry benchmarked software Adobe, Blender, Cubase, Unity, Reaper & Wise with software costs included in your tuition fees.
    
                                                  
  • Job placement assistance through our industry network and online recruitment portal, exclusively available to Emendy Graduates. Visit www.recruitgraduates.co.za for more.  

Admission Requirements

A minimum requirement for admission into the degree is a:

  • National Senior Certificate (NSC), with English as one of the subjects passed (40%) and with an endorsement for admission to Higher Certificate study; or
  • National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)), with English as one of the subjects, passed and with an endorsement for admission to Higher Certificate study; or
  • Before 2009, a Senior Certificate with English as one of the subjects passed.

 

Hardware Requirements

Please note that you are required to have your own computer for this qualification. EMENDY, in partnership with Dell and TripleH committed to supplying every student with a Dell laptop. Available exclusively to EMENDY students, devices can now be financed with your tuition fees. We provide three models:

 

 

  • MEDIUMMedium Spec, Dell Vostro 3520 Series i5, 16GB
  • HIGHHigh Spec, Dell G15 5535, AMD Ryzen 5, 32GB

R18 000.00 Learn More

The laptop that meets all your everyday needs and looks good doing it. 

Medium Spec, Dell Vostro 3520 Series i5, 16GB | 12th Generation, Intel Core i5-1235U Processor (8MB Cache, up to 4.2 GHz) | 16GB, 2666MHz DDR4 Non-ECC RAM | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | M.2 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD | 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare LED Backlight Non-Touch Narrow Border WVA Display, Camera & Microphone | Windows 11 Pro

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The foundation for intense graphic and processor-heavy tasks.

Dell G15 5535, AMD RYZEN 5, 32GB | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, (22 MB Cache, 6 Core, up to 5.0 GHz) | 32GB (2 x 16GB), DDR5 Non-ECC RAM | Nvidia GeForce RTX3050 6GB GDDR6 Graphics Memory | M.2 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD | 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 120hz Refresh Rate, Anti-Glare LED Backlight Display, Camera & Microphone | Windows 11 Pro

R25 500.00  Learn More

Same foundation, more memory...for those who want to get a little more serious.

Dell G15 5511, 11th Generation Intel Core i5-11400H (15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare LED Backlight Non-Touch Narrow Border WVA Display, Power Button without Touch Fingerprint Reader, 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 Non-ECC RAM, WLAN, M.2 512GB PCIe NVMe Class 35 Solid State Drive, Nvidia RTX3050ti w/4GB GDDR6 Graphics Memory, Windows 11 Pro (64 Bit)

  • Pricing & Payment Options

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  • Duration

    Full Time 

    • Full Time, Contact Learning (Hybrid), 12 Months
    • Full Time, Online Learning ,12 Months
    • Classes from Monday to Friday, +- 20 hours/week

    Part-Time 

    • Part Time, Flexi Online Learning, min 12 Months, Max 24 Months
    • Classes conducted after hours over 2-3 sessions per week (on selected Saturdays) - 4 Hrs (Selected Saturdays)

    * Class structures are subject to change without notification. 

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  • Career Options

    • Junior Game Designer
    • Junior Game Developer
    • Level Designer
    • Junior 3D Modeler
    • Game QA Tester
    • Game Concept Artist
  • Study Kit

    Your study kit is included in your fees and will contain:

    wifi
    • Free Unlimited WIFI (Unlimited, On Campus only) 
    • Software: Steinberg® Cubase Pro Version 12; FL Studio Version 20.9 

     

     

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Career Video

What does a Game Designer do?

  • Applied Digital Arts 101

    This module covers the foundational practices, principles, and theory of digital art surrounding the environment of game design. The purpose of this module is to enable the students to communicate visually by applying various design elements and techniques that are informed by standard industry practices. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of design and application of artistic brushes using Adobe© Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will learn the basics of UI/UX Design, 2D Animation and Game Level Design. Students will begin to develops fundamental skills in pixel art and digital painting for game design.

  • 3D Modelling and Animation 101

    This module covers the foundational practices, principles, and theory of animation and 3D modelling surrounding the environment in game design. The purpose of this module is to enable the students to effectively create 3D assets as well as apply animation theory that is informed by standard industry practices. Students will create and animate objects in the Blender© software.

  • Contemporary Game Theory 101

    In this module, students will learn the workflows of game design from concept to publishing. Students will learn about game mechanics and develop puzzle building skills. Students will also learn to analyse different kinds of games and reflect on game design principles over different genres. Finally, students will learn about the game marketplace and the commercial requirements of managing a game development project.

  • Game Design Practice 101

    In this module, students will integrate the skills they have learned in other modules and incorporate it into the Unity© Real Time 3D Game Engine. Students will learn all the core skills and tools needed to create their own 2D or 3D games using the Unity game engine. Students will be expected to complete relevant in-class assignments. Elements like 3D models, 2D art, scripts (coding) and audio is controlled in the Unity engine. Students will produce, edit and test a series of games in this module.

  • Game Development & Scripting 101

    In this module, students will learn how to write code in C# to bring their Unity© games to life. Students will learn the fundamentals of the language and the Unity API. This module will teach logical and creative thinking. Students will be expected to complete relevant in-class assignments and homework. GDS is the module in which students build the game logic for every interactable element in their game. Students learn syntax of C# and practice different ways of achieving their goals (programming AI, movement, sounds and animations). This module is integrated with the Game Design Practice 101 module and they are co-requisites.

  • Audio for Game Design 101

    Audio for Game Design 101 teaches students the basics of audio design for game environments. Starting with Reaper©, students will learn how to record and manipulate sounds, or transform existing sounds. Students will learn to incorporate music from game music libraries into their games using the Wwise© audio middleware. This module is integrated with the Game Design Practice 101 module and they are co-requisites.

  • Campus
    Registration Close Date
    Start Date
    Type
  • 10 February 2025
    17 February 2025
    Full Time, Contact
  • 10 February 2025
    17 February 2025
    Part Time, Online
  • 10 February 2025
    17 February 2025
    Full Time, Online

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