Certificate IV in Information Technology - Programming (Melbourne 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.
| Qualification: | Certificate IV | Program Code: | ICA40505 |  |
| Location: | AIE Melbourne | Application: | AIE | |
| Duration: | 640 hrs | Course Schedule: | 32hrs per week | |
| Commencement: | 30 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 maths, 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.
This course is run to an accelerated time-frame. Students who successfully complete this course will be eligible to apply for the Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development (Software) commencing Semester 1, 2009.
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 the Melbourne campus 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.
All enrolments who return their application to AIE prior to Monday 2 June go into the drawer to win a Nintendo DS
