Certificate IV in Information Technology - Programming
(Canberra Campus - 2008 Mid Year Intake)
The Information below is only relevant to permanent residents/citizens of Australian and citizens of New Zealand . International students please refer to the International students section.
The mid-year intensive Certificate IV in IT (Games Programming) is a six month accelerated course identical in course content to the Certificate IV in IT that commences in February. The difference is that students study for 40 hours per week from July to the end of November, allowing them to complete their Certificate IV studies at the same time as the Certificate IV students who began their course in February. This enables them to join the Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development at the beginning of 2009.
| Qualification: | Certificate IV | Program Code: | ICA40505 |  |
| Location: | AIE Canberra AIE Melbourne |
Application: | AIE | |
| Duration: | 800 hrs | Course Schedule: | Full-time: 40 hours/week | |
| Commencement: | 14 July 2008 |
Overview:
The Certificate IV in Information Technology is the first step towards a career as a programmer for the computer games industry and leads on into the Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development. The course focuses on introducing students to C++ programming for games, games math and introduces students to 3D games programming.
Students will be guided by industry experienced teachers through a series of tutorials, exercises, assignments and industry guest lectures to cover subjects such as C++ fundamentals, memory management, OO design and implementation, mathematics for games, team work and version control using professional industry level software.
On completion of the Certificate IV in Information Technology students will have the skills to continue into the Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development and to further their hands on game development skills.
Areas of Study
- Compilers
- Beginning and advanced C++
- C++ application to games
- Abstract data types and algorithms
- Introductory mathematics for games
- Working with external API’s
- Introductory game design
- Introductory game logic
- Programming languages for cross platform application
- Team work
Course Costs
Please contact the campus of your choice for more information on the course fees and flexible payment options available.
Career prospects
This course leads into the Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development (Software Development). Programming graduates have a range of careers open to them in games programming and related programming industries. Click here for more information on the careers available in games development.
Entry Requirements
All applicants for this course will need to attend an interview, either on campus or by phone. At the interview, applicants will need to show evidence of previous participation in team based activities, some previous programming knowledge in any language (C#, C++, Java or others) and a genuine interest in game development.
How to apply
Download the course application form here. Applications for Semester One (February) intake open in September of the previous year. Entrance tests can be conducted throughout September, October and November. Contact your nearest campus for more information.
