Why Choose LaSalle College Vancouver?

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Launch Your Career Faster

Fast-track your education and launch your career with our accelerated model. Graduate with expert mentorship and industry-ready skills— faster than traditional programs!

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Learn in a New State-of-the-Art Campus

Study at Vancouver's premier creative campus, where new state-of-the-art facilities put tech, active learning, and community at the center of the learner experience.

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Join a Vibrant Community of Creatives

Learn from industry experts and connect with a dynamic community of designers and creatives in a space full of collaboration, inspiration, and networking opportunities.

A young woman in a white shirt and puffy white collar is being helped by a person dressed in black, adjusting the collar for her.
Launch Your Career Faster

Fast-track your education and launch your career with our accelerated model. Graduate with expert mentorship and industry-ready skills— faster than traditional programs!

The image shows a spacious and modern lobby with large windows, allowing ample natural light. There are seating areas with red couches and chairs, and people are seen relaxing and working in the space. The architecture features clean lines and a minimalist design.
Learn in a New State-of-the-Art Campus

Study at Vancouver's premier creative campus, where new state-of-the-art facilities put tech, active learning, and community at the center of the learner experience.

Four young women are walking across a street in front of a large, colorful mural. The mural features abstract shapes and bright colors, including blue, red, yellow, and green. The women are dressed in casual clothing.
Join a Vibrant Community of Creatives

Learn from industry experts and connect with a dynamic community of designers and creatives in a space full of collaboration, inspiration, and networking opportunities.

What Students Say About Us

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Eduardo Ramos

"LaSalle is an incredible launchpad. If you want to build a business, develop a concept, or bring a product to life, everything you need is right here."

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Anahita Heydari

"What I liked most about studying at LCV was being surrendered by so many talented people and being able to learn from some of the most skilled instructors in the world."

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Lauren Moon

"The vibrant and dynamic environment fostered creativity, allowing me to explore innovative ideas and express my artistic vision."

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Harshit Grover

“LaSalle College Vancouver prepares you for the industry in a way that you are actually in the industry while you are in college."

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Sophia Glaubach

"The faculty here is incredible, and we got a lot of great connections that I'm grateful for."

Learning Outcomes

  • Implement strong theoretical and practical procedural and object-oriented programming skills

  • Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and algorithm creation skills

  • Apply required math and physics skills to game development

  • Illustrate understanding of core game design skills

  • Work well independently and in a group

  • Research a topic of interest and present informed arguments in an academic setting

  • Demonstrate entry level skills in the job market as a Junior Game Programmer

Course List

The Bachelor of Science in Game Programming consists of 120 credits over 10 quarters (with two breaks).
QUARTER 1
  • History of Games
  • Introduction to Computer Programming
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Rhetoric and Composition
QUARTER 2
  • Introduction to Game Design
  • Object Oriented Programming in C++ I
  • Geometry and Linear Algebra
  • Critical Thinking
QUARTER 3
  • Digital Imaging
  • Object Oriented Programming in C++ II
  • Introduction to C# Programming
  • Statistics
QUARTER 4
  • Introduction to Level Design
  • 2D Games Programming
  • Programming for Game Engines
  • Physics of Motion, Light and Sound
QUARTER 5
  • Basic 3D Concepts
  • Game Tools and Pipelines
  • Algorithms and Data Patterns
  • Calculus For Physics
  • 3D Graphics and Applications
QUARTER 6
  • 3D Graphics Programming
  • Software Development and Testing
  • Intro to Mobile Programming
  • Portfolio I
QUARTER 7
  • Real-time GPU Programming
  • Mini games and Prototyping
  • Preproduction and Project Management
  • Artificial Intelligence
QUARTER 8
  • Animation for Games
  • Production Team I
  • Studio Elective
QUARTER 9
  • Concurrency and Parallel Programming
  • Production Team II
  • Studio Elective
  • Gameplay Programming
QUARTER 10
  • Network Programming
  • Senior Portfolio
  • Post-production
  • Studio Elective

*Actual course order subject to change

Accreditations

LaSalle College Vancouver is designated by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills of British Columbia, as well as by Education Quality Assurance (EQA) of British Columbia. The college adheres to the institutional quality assurance standards set by the province, and its designation is recognized globally as a symbol of commitment to quality. Government funding may be available to qualifying full-time learners.

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