Why Study Game Development at Massey

• Learn to design, build, and produce games for:
  • PC, console, and mobile platforms
• Covers multiple areas:
  • Game design
  • Programming
  • 3D modelling & animation
  • Audio and storytelling
• Work with industry-standard tools (Unity, Unreal Engine, VR/AR)
• Strong focus on:
  • Team-based production
  • Real game projects
• Develop both creative + technical skills

 

Programme Structure / Subjects

The degree follows a progressive structure (Years 1–3):

Year 1 – Explore & Foundations

• Introduction to game development
• Screen arts fundamentals
• Storytelling, world-building, and character design
• Exposure to animation, film, and interactive media

Year 2 – Specialisation in Game Development

• Game production
• 3D modelling & digital assets
• Game design principles
• Programming and interactive systems

Work with:

• Game engines
• VR/AR tools
• Performance capture technologies

Year 3 – Advanced Practice & Major Project

Key Courses:

• Game Project
• Advanced Practice Exploration
• Screen Arts Major Project (30 credits)

Students:

• Develop a full game project in teams
• Work to industry-level production standards

Example Game Development Courses

• Introduction to Game Development
• Game Production
• Game Project
• Advanced Practice Exploration

Skills gained:

• Game mechanics design
• Coding & logic
• 3D art & animation
• UI/UX for games

 

Disciplines / Specialisations

Within Bachelor of Screen Arts:

• Game Development (your chosen major)
• Other majors include:
  • Animation
  • Film Production
  • Visual Effects
  • Emerging Creative Technologies

 

Highlights of the Programme

• Learn full game development pipeline
• Use industry tools:
  • Unity
  • Unreal Engine
  • VR/AR systems
• Part of screen arts ecosystem (film, animation, VFX)
• Strong focus on team collaboration
• Industry-ready portfolio on graduation

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates can work as:

• Game Developer
• Game Designer
• 3D Artist / Animator
• Technical Artist
• Level Designer
• Interactive Media Developer

Industries:

• Gaming studios
• Film & animation studios
• AR/VR companies
• Creative tech startups

 

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• Must complete:
  • 360 credits total
• Major includes:
  • 90 credits in Game Development
• Includes:
  • Major project (industry-level production)
• Portfolio-based admission (competitive)

 

Final Summary

The Game Development – Bachelor of Screen Arts at Massey University is ideal if you:

• Love gaming, creativity, and technology
• Want to build a career in game design, development, or digital media
• Prefer hands-on, project-based learning

This programme stands out because it offers:

• Full game development pipeline training
• Industry tools + real projects
• Strong portfolio for jobs