INFO30009 Game Design

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 4 class hours a week
• 40% group work

Is INFO30009 hard?

INFO30009: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Principles of game design: what makes games engaging, play-centred design, rapid prototyping and critiquing games.

After it you can

• Explain how games engage their players
• Prototype and playtest a game quickly
• Critically analyse games and play

What you need first

50 points of level 2

Careers

Helps toward: Graphic designer, Landscape architect, Interior Designer, Architect, Interaction designer, Performance designer, Service designer, User experience designer, Web and social media developer

How it’s assessed

Reports and essays 20%, Projects 40%, Assignments 40%

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Quick answers

When is INFO30009 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking INFO30009?

Needs 50 points of level 2.

Does INFO30009 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 20%, Projects 40%, Assignments 40%.

How many class hours a week does INFO30009 have?

4 h a week in class

Can I take INFO30009 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.

Can I rate INFO30009?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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