Game Design and Programming
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About the Program
Develop and integrate key programming skills in an intensive, hands-on program. Build a professional portfolio of your work, and turn your passion for video games into an exciting, high-paying career.
Opportunities
Cutting-edge facilities & equipment
Facilities include:
- State-of-the-art workstations,
- Virtual Reality Suite (Emerging Technologies Lab),
- Equipment sign out,
- Comprehensive game library and consoles,
- Private tutoring spaces.
Gain proficiency with software and languages such as:
- Microsoft Visual Studio,
- Unreal Engine,
- Unity Engine,
- C++ and C#,
- GitHub,
- SQL,
- Adobe Photoshop,
- Maya.
Admissions Criteria
Domestic applicants generally require:
Proof of secondary school graduation or equivalent
Copy of government-issued photo ID
68 percent in Math 11 (or equivalent) or take the Accuplacer Placement Test
International applicants generally require:
Proof of secondary school graduation (with official English translations)
Copy of a valid Passport
Proof of English proficiency
68 percent in Math 11 (or equivalent) or take the Accuplacer Placement Test
List of Courses
QUARTER 1
- Game Design I
- Introduction to Computer Programming
- Level Design I
- Applied Mathematics
QUARTER 2
- History of Games
- Object-Oriented Programming in C++ I
- Mini Games and Prototyping
- Geometry and Linear Algebra
QUARTER 3
- Digital Imaging
- Object-Oriented Programming in C++ II
- Introduction to C# Programming
- Statistics
QUARTER 4
- Basic 3D Concepts
- 2D Games Programming
- Programming for Game Engines
- Critical Thinking
QUARTER 5
- Portfolio I
- Algorithms and Data Patterns
- Intro Mobile Game Programming
- Elective 100
*Actual course order subject to change
Tuition & Aid
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