Higher Certificate in Information Systems: Game Design and Development

Higher Certificate in Information Systems
Programme Type: Higher Certificate
SAQA ID: 120688
Faculty: Technology
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Duration Duration varies by study mode.
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Programme details

This higher certificate addresses the skills gap faced by the gaming industry. Game design and development is a complex and multidisciplinary field requiring a combination of technical skills, business skills, creative skills, and a profound comprehension of player psychology. 

The qualification will cover critical areas for building a solid gaming foundation, empowering aspiring game developers with a good mix of technical skills, game design principles, and project management knowledge. Gaming is a field that has applications in transdisciplinary learning and brings together people interested in humanities, design, technology, commerce and even science. 

By studying this qualification, you will develop essential skills for the world of work. Analysing and solving real problems, logical thinking, being innovative and adaptable, working in teams and communicating effectively.  

Entry Requirements Important

South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor’s degree, Diploma or Higher Certificate pass.
Or a National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council of General and Further Education and Training with a Bachelor’s degree, Diploma or Higher Certificate pass.
Or a Certificate of evaluation on a minimum NQF level 4 for foreign qualification issued by SAQA.
Or a letter or certificate confirming an exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf) for any other school-leaving results.
Or completion of a Bachelor’s degree, Diploma, Higher Certificate or equivalent.

Pricing

From R67 109 (based on full settlement payment option) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information.

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As a graduate of the Higher Certificate in Information Systems: Game Design and Development, your career options include  
entry-level positions such as:
 

  • Game Animator

  • Game Audio Engineer

  • Game Artist: 2D and/or 3D

  • Game Content Creator/Streamer

  • Game Designer

  • Level Designer

  • Game Development Educator/Trainer

  • Game Developer

  • Simulation Developer

  • Game Interface Designer

  • Game Producer

  • Project Manager

  • Game Programmer

Computer Literacy (Microsoft) 
Database Design Concepts  
Game Art and Audio 
Game Design Fundamentals 
Game Development and Programming 
Game Development Platforms 
Game Project Management 
Mathematical Problem Solving and Reasoning 
Personal Skills Development 
Program Design 
Software Engineering 
Accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE) 
Registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) 

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International students are welcome to apply for this programme. For international student requirements please kindly check International Students Admissions.

Accepting applications from:

AngolaBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelizeBotswanaBruneiBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaColombiaCyprusDR CongoDominicaEritreaEswatiniEthiopiaFijiGabonGambiaGhanaGrenadaGuyanaIndiaIrelandIsraelItalyJamaicaJordanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitLesothoLiberiaMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritiusMicronesiaMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNetherlandsNigeriaOmanPakistanPalauPapua New GuineaPhilippinesQatarRwandaSaint LuciaSamoaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSouth SudanSri LankaSudanSwazilandTanzaniaTongaTrinidad and TobagoTuvaluUgandaUAEUnited KingdomUnited StatesVanuatuZambiaZimbabwe

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