Games for SACE A
Stage 1 Essential English (10 credits)
Stage 1 Essential Mathematics A (10 credits)
Games for SACE B
Stage 1 Essential English (10 credits)
Stage 1 Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF) (10 credits)
SACE Subject Packages
SACE Subject Packages
SACE Stage 1 - 40 credits
This course provides students with the opportunity to achieve all SACE Stage 1 compulsory requirements in literacy, numeracy and Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF), through engaging with and studying video games. It is taught in an integrated way to connect learning and support essential skill and personal development.
Students studying Games for SACE A will explore topics such as games in the media, data in context, game statistics, themes and cyberpunk. In Games for SACE B, students will investigate areas including game advocacy, the hero's journey, superheroes and origin stories as well as the world of work within the game industry.
See individual subject descriptors for more information on assessment.
Students have the opportunity to further explore games in Stage 2 Pop Culture Studies. Students who have already completed Exploring Identities and Futures successfully will complete 10 credits of Stage 1 Community Studies in its place.