In this course, you’ll develop a strong foundation and undertanding of Game Art and Game Development (Programming). You’ll build hands-on skills in areas such as 2D and 3D asset creation, character and environment design, animation, level design, and working within industry-standard game engines.

 As you progress, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in either Game Art or Game Programming, depending on your interests and career goals. You can then extend your learning further through electives in areas such as UI/UX design, game studies, motion design, illustration and comics, stop-motion, rapid prototyping, compositing, and professional development.

This structure ensures you graduate with both a broad creative toolkit and the ability to tailor your expertise, making you adaptable to the evolving needs of the games industry.

A JMC Game Design qualification prepares you for a wide range of roles within Australia’s booming video game and digital media industries. Our graduates pursue careers as Game Designers, 3D Artists, Level Designers, Technical Artists, Animators, and UX/UI Designers for games. The practical skills you learn also open doors in related fields like simulation, virtual reality (VR), and other interactive media.

Our curriculum is developed and consistently updated in direct consultation with industry giants like Ubisoft, Riot Games, and Wētā. This ensures you are learning the exact skills that top studios are looking for. You’ll have opportunities to network with industry professionals, work on collaborative projects, and learn from lecturers who are active in the field, giving you a direct line into the professional community.

You’ll get hands-on experience with the same professional tools used in game studios worldwide. This includes access to state-of-the-art motion-capture facilities, high-performance computer labs, and leading creative software such as Maya and the Adobe Creative Suite. Importantly, you’ll learn to work with both Unreal Engine and Unity, ensuring you graduate fluent in the two most widely used game engines.

 At JMC we believe in learning by doing - so you’ll be using professional-grade equipment and software from day one.

No, an ATAR is not required for entry into our Game Design courses. Our application process is focused on your creative potential and passion for gaming. You will need to complete a creative portfolio, where you can showcase any relevant work (like drawings, 3D models, or even game ideas) and discuss your interest in the field with our experienced team.

Yes, a core part of your study is building a portfolio of practical work, culminating in the development of playable game levels and environments. You will work on multiple projects, both individually and in teams, taking your ideas from a simple concept document all the way through to a polished, interactive experience that you can include in your professional portfolio.

Our Bachelor's degree is accelerated through a trimester system, allowing you to complete a full three-year programme in just two years. This intensive model means you can graduate and enter the industry faster, without sacrificing the quality or depth of your education. It’s a smart and efficient way to get your career started sooner.

The Diploma is a fast-tracked, 8-month programme focused on foundational skills, while the 2-year Bachelor's degree offers a much deeper, more comprehensive education. The Diploma is a great entry point to get you skilled up quickly. The Bachelor's degree builds on this foundation with advanced concepts, more complex projects, and a deeper understanding of game theory and production, preparing you for more senior roles.

Yes, eligible students can apply for FEE-HELP to cover their tuition fees. FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that allows you to study now and pay later, once you are earning above the compulsory repayment threshold. This makes our courses more accessible and allows you to focus on your studies without the immediate pressure of upfront fees.

No, you don't need to have a professional portfolio or prior coding experience to apply. We are looking for passion, creativity, and a strong desire to learn. Your creative submission can include things you're already proud of, such as character sketches, level maps you've designed, story ideas, or even a critical analysis of your favourite game. Our Certificate and Diploma courses are also perfect pathways to help you build your skills from the ground up. Our admissions team can help guide you on what to include in your portfolio submission.

Yes. We offer multiple pathways into the course regardless of your current drawing abilities and art is one of these pathways. If you don’t feel all too comfortable drawing, we offer pathways in technical and conceptual skills.

A portfolio essentially relates to samples of your work. If you have nice finished artwork, that’s fantastic, but not essential. What we’re looking for is that you have a drive to create things and are passionate about the field, so show us that in your portfolio. Things like sketches or drawings, notes, ideas and characters you’ve invented are all great.

It’s your passion for creating, telling stories and discovering new forms of play that we’re really looking for, and we teach the course from beginner level up so you’re in good hands.

The Game course is primarily focused on art and design, but we recognise that a familiarity with scripting and programming is a key part of the skillset of a game artist, and you will certainly learn skills in those areas as well. The emphasis is on understanding the theory behind games, designing interesting challenges, mechanics, concepts and stories, and creating the art and assets for those concepts. You would be studying a mix of art and design, software and programming skills, and theoretical concepts.

Yes. The JMC Academy is registered and regulated by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) which is Australia’s independent national regulator of the higher education sector, both public and private.

No, our courses are hands on and practical. Students are required to attend classes to receive ongoing mentorship, learn new skills and work with the equipment provided. We do encourage our students to use online study resources, however our courses would not be as immersive as they are without the practical component.

While the availability of internships and work placements depends on the individual companies and studios in the industry, we have strong relationships with many practising game designers and game studios. As a result of these connections there is the potential for you to experience internships and placements, studio visits, talks and workshops by industry practitioners, and assessment feedback opportunities from industry people during dedicated 'speed networking' nights. Where practical, interviews will be arranged for individual graduating students with companies seeking to recruit new talent.

JMC Academy is broadly recognised and accredited:

• Registered Higher Education Provider.
• Accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
• Registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
• Regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).
• Member of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA).
• Nationally recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Our strong industry links also ensure that JMC Academy qualifications are recognised within the creative industries. 

Applications used in the Game Design course include Maya for modelling and animation, MotionBuilder for motion capture, Substance Painter & Designer for texturing and ZBrush for digital sculpture.

Unity 3D will be your core game engine and you'll work with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects. You will also have the chance to try a range of other packages such as Nuke, SourceTree & Foundry Mari.