The Advanced Diploma was developed in response to industry needs and driven by extensive consultation with local and international game development studios. The Advanced Diploma is a two-year full-time course, focused on preparing students to meet or exceed industry expectations to gain employment with a development studio or to develop their own independent games. Game designers and producers are key elements in the game development process. They are responsible for creating game experience, monitoring the schedule and pipeline, and keeping the team and production on track. As the prime communicators in the development process, game designers and producers with demonstrable ability are valued and in demand.