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26 November 09
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AIE and CIT combine forces to offer the Bachelor of Games and Virtual Worlds (Programming)! Partnership offers students best of both worlds |
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AIE and CIT are pleased to announce the Bachelor of Games and Virtual Worlds (Programming) being offered in partnership.
The BGames&VW(Prog) is a 3 year degree focused on producing graduates for the simulation, virtual worlds and games industries. IT students enrolling at our Canberra campus now have the option of enrolling in AIE's two year Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development or the Degree in partnership with CIT.
“This is a really exciting development, not just for the AIE, but for games and simulation education in Australia” said AIE Canberra Head of School Lea Bartlett.
“The career destinations for our graduates are growing each year and this degree will open up even more pathways to work in simulation and virtual worlds”.
The degree program is designed to provide professional game programmers with the skills and knowledge of a computer science degree contextualised by gaming applications plus core skills in programming and design. Previous AIE Advanced Diploma graduates wishing to articulate into the BGames&VW(Prog) need to complete four bridging subjects (12 months part-time study) before starting the final year of the degree (one year full-time or 2 years part-time study).
Local industry veteran Tony Oakden had this to say about the degree, “I was very excited to hear that a computer games degree was being run by the AIE. The AIE is one of the premier training facilities for students who want to learn the skills required to get into the games industry and I believe that a degree course will be a great addition to their extensive range of courses.”
Places are limited. Find out if this new degree qualification is for you by going to either of the following information sessions:
Information Session at CIT
Date: Thursday 26th November
Time: 6pm
Venue: CIT Reid - Room J29, Block J
Information Session at AIE
Date: Tuesday 1st December
Time: 6pm
Venue: AIE – Canberra Technology Park Block E, 49 Phillip Ave Watson
If you are unable to attend either of these sessions and would like further information please contact AIE's Canberra Student Liaison Officer on (02) 61625131 or email:
, or read more information here:
More information on AIE website
More information on CIT website
About AIE:
Since its establishment in 1996, the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) has earned much recognition as Australia's leading educator for the Computer Game Development and 3D Digital industries. AIE has grown significantly over the years and now has campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.
About CIT:
In 2009, CIT is 80 years old and is the ACT's largest vocational education training and provider. With over 450 courses across 4 campuses and over 30,000 student enrolments in the ACT, CIT offers qualifications ranging from Apprenticeships through to Certificates, Degrees and Postgraduate qualifications in a flexible and supportive environment.
