Game Design
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About the Program
LaSalle College Vancouver's Diploma in Game Design is career-focused, collaborative, and expert-led.
Get personalized training from industry insiders. Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. Learn by doing with a project-based curriculum.
Create polished games on multidisciplinary teams of Game Designers, Programmers, 3D Artists, Animators, and Audio Artists, under the personalized mentorship of faculty with extensive industry experience.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply foundational level-design concepts (e.g., game design principles, research, prototyping);
- Acquire technical knowledge of industry-standard scripting, design tools, and software;
- Conceptualize, plan, execute, and deliver quality game design projects for your professional portfolio;
- Plan, budget, assess specifications/constraints, and scope through teamwork and problem-solving;
- Work on industry-realistic, team-based game development projects.
Profile
Successful Game Design professionals have a unique combination of skills, including:
Detail-oriented creativity
Communicate innovative concepts through design, drawing, technology.Curiosity
Seek out new skills related to programming and design.Technical know-how
Evolve computer- and tech-savvy proficiency across diverse programs and mediums.
Career Prospects
Create polished games on multidisciplinary teams of Game Designers, Programmers, 3D Artists, Animators, and Audio Artists, under the personalized mentorship of faculty with extensive industry experience.
Career Fields
- Game Designer,
- Gameplay Designer,
- Systems Designer,
- Level Designer,
- Mission Scripter,
- Free-to-play Prototype Designer,
- Free-to-play Production Designer,
- Free-to-play Live-ops Designer,
- Assistant Producer,
- Tester.
Diploma & Accreditation
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills.
Required Materials
It has been determined that your study program requires a particularly powerful computer. We understand that such specifications can lead to significant costs. Therefore, it is acceptable to use a computer from the "Creativity PC" category and to utilize the technological solutions that the College will implement to work around the limitations of your machine.
Minimum Requirements:
- Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
- 32 GB of RAM or more
- 1TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
- NVIDIA RTX 2060 (or superior) or AMD equivalent
- Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).
Recommended Requirements:
- Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
- 64 GB of RAM or more
- 2TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
- NVIDIA 3080RTX GPU or AMD equivalent
- Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).
Opportunities
Cutting-edge facilities and equipment
Software:
- Unity,
- Unreal,
- Photoshop,
- Steam,
- Twine,
- Microsoft Office,
- Git,
- Digital Tutors,
- Perforce.
Hardware:
- Virtual Reality Suite (Emerging Technologies Lab),
- State-of-the-art workstations,
- Game systems and controllers,
- Mobile tablets,
- Equipment sign out room,
- Sound stage,
- Green screen.
Admissions Criteria
Domestic applicants generally require:
Proof of secondary school graduation or equivalent
Copy of government-issued photo ID
International applicants generally require:
Proof of secondary school graduation (with official English translations)
Copy of a valid Passport
Proof of English proficiency
Academic Dates
List of Courses
QUARTER 1
- Scripting I
- Game Design I
- Level Design I
- History of Games
- Speech Communications
QUARTER 2
- Scripting II
- Game Design II
- Mini Games and Prototyping
- Digital Imaging I
- Critical Thinking
QUARTER 3
- Basic 3D Concepts
- Game Design for Business
- Level Design II
- Game QA and Prototyping
- Studio Elective
QUARTER 4
- Narrative Design
- Free to Play Game Design
- Portfolio I
- UI/UX Design
- Studio Elective
*Actual course order subject to change
Tuition & Aid
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