Game - Development (Online)
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code6032
- Ministry NameGame - Development
- SchoolSchool of Communications, Media, Arts and Design
- CredentialOntario College Advanced Diploma
- Program TypePost-secondary program
- Program Length3 years/ 6 semesters
- LocationOnline
- EmailJGauvin@centennialcollege.ca
- Technology Requirements
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Technology Requirements
- Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
- Advising
- Entrepreneurism
Game – Development is an asynchronous three-year advanced diploma program that aims to develop expert game designers who can create and build their own titles. The program will prepare you to become technically literate with the ability to advance the conceptual and cultural potential of games. Game - Development is also offered in person.
By concentrating on the practical applications of the game production process from the artistic, managerial and technical sides, the program will introduce you to 2D and 3D design processes and foundations of computer programming. You'll also learn to communicate with teams of artists and programmers to design effectively, prototype and iterate their own fully playable 2D and 3D games, and gain other professional and personal skills for success in the industry.
Program Highlights
- A unique focus on mobile game development will help you excel in a rapidly growing market.
- You'll learn the skills to make games, from art and creative design to the fundamentals of software coding.
- Individually or as a part of a team, you'll develop, prototype and iterate fully playable games.
- Intensive professional development will help you find your niche in this thriving industry.
Program Overview
Game – Development is an asynchronous three-year advanced diploma program that aims to develop expert game designers who can create and build their own titles. The program will prepare you to become technically literate with the ability to advance the conceptual and cultural potential of games. Game - Development is also offered in person.
By concentrating on the practical applications of the game production process from the artistic, managerial and technical sides, the program will introduce you to 2D and 3D design processes and foundations of computer programming. You'll also learn to communicate with teams of artists and programmers to design effectively, prototype and iterate their own fully playable 2D and 3D games, and gain other professional and personal skills for success in the industry.
Program Highlights
- A unique focus on mobile game development will help you excel in a rapidly growing market.
- You'll learn the skills to make games, from art and creative design to the fundamentals of software coding.
- Individually or as a part of a team, you'll develop, prototype and iterate fully playable games.
- Intensive professional development will help you find your niche in this thriving industry.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Career Outlook
- Junior Game Designer
- Web Game Developer
- Video Game Developer
- 3D Designer
Education Pathways
Graduates of the Game – Development (online) advanced diploma program have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial for credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.
Please note that each partner pathway has minimum admission requirements in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the receiving partner institution.
| Partner Institution | Degree Program |
|---|---|
| Algoma University | Honours Bachelor of Computer Science in multiple majors |
| Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors | |
| Laurentian University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| Nipissing University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| Ontario Tech University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies |
| Ottawa, University of | Honours Bachelor of Commerce |
| Queen's University | Bachelor of Arts and Science |
| Bachelor of Computing | |
| Royal Roads University | Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communications |
| Seneca Polytechnic | Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Trent University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies |
| Wilfrid Laurier University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| Windsor, University of | Honours Bachelor of Computer Science - Applied Computing |
| York University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Computer Science |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in any major | |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Science | |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Social Science | |
Please visit our Pathways Database for more information on articulation agreements.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.
Areas of Employment
Graduates would be well placed to find employment in vibrant “Indie” game studios, Triple-A game studios, animation studios, digital media companies and serious/educational game companies. Graduates would also be well equipped to pursue entrepreneurial game start-ups.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
- Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial English Admission Test
- Grade 11 Mathematics (M or U) or Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission
Additional Requirements
Note:
Students who are accepted into the program will be invited to:
- Submit a resume and/or complete an intake questionnaire after receiving their offer
- Attend a mandatory Program Welcome Session* online, prior to program start up
*All new students must attend a session prior to their program start date.
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.
If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $125 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
International Students
Apply directly to Centennial College here.
2. Submit Documents
Domestic Applicants
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.
Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.
Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April
Your web-registration will not open if:
You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
Tuition and Fees
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2022.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $6,472.00 | $1,101.24 | $7,573.24 |
| International | $17,794.00 | $1,610.24 | $19,404.24 |
Technology Requirements
Technology Requirements
Bring IT programs will require students to own and use a mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the recommended hardware requirements.
Note: If you require accommodation for a documented disability, please consider your adaptive technology needs when you select a device for your BringIT programs (click for recommendations). If you wish to access disability services, please make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services, by calling 416-289-5000, ext. 3850, or by email at calcs@centennialcollege.ca.
Have questions? Check out Frequently Asked Questions for our Bring IT Program.
Students from this program will require to own/purchase a device and software relevant to the program:
Minimum Recommended Hardware Specifications
- Windows 10 – 64 bit
- Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD F 8350 equivalent or better
- 8GB or more or of RAM
- 512GB SSD or PCIe M.2 SSD
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB, AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB equivalent or better VR Ready graphics card / GPU.
- USB 3 or better
- HDMI or Display Port 1.3 or better
- 15" display at 1920 x 1080 resolution or better
OR
- Windows 10 – 64 bit
- Intel Core i7- 9750 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater
- 16GB or more or of RAM
- 1TB SSD or PCIe M.2 SSD
- NVIDIA GTX 1080 6GB, AMD Radeon RX 480 6GB equivalent or better VR Ready graphics card / GPU.
- USB 3 or better
- HDMI or Display Port 1.3 or better
- 15" display at 1920 x 1080 resolution or 17” display or better
Laptop Recommended:
- i7 processor or equivalent laptop 2.5 GHz or higher with 16GB of ram, 1TB or larger SSD (solid-state drive)
- or Cintiq Companion series i7 with 16GB ram (will not need an addition drawing tablet)
- or Microsoft Surface pro/book series i7 with 16GB ram (will not need an addition drawing tablet)
Also Required
- Wacom drawing tablet or equivalent
- USB Microphone (needs to be portable)
- Headphones
- Additional equipment may be required on an individual Course basis
Required Software
- Unity (Latest official release - student version)
- Maya (Latest official release - student version)
- Motion Builder (Latest official release - student version)
- Adobe Photoshop or equivalent
- Additional software may be required on an individual course basis
- Online storage through Dropbox, Google Drive or Onedrive
You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) with minimum 10mbps download speed is highly recommended. Some courses have more advanced system requirements.
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
- Analyze the differences in game genres in order to develop games that meet the needs of specific markets.
- Analyze the history of video games to compare various approaches to game development.
- Support the development of games by identifying and relating concepts from a range of industry roles—programming, design, and art.
- Contribute as an individual and a member of a game development team to the effective completion of a game development project.
- Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance in the games industry.
- Perform all work in compliance with relevant statutes, regulations, legislation, industry standards and codes of ethics.
- Apply conceptual game design elements to support the ongoing iteration, creation, programming, design, and development of games.
- Apply practical game design elements to support the ongoing iteration, creation, programming, design and developing of unique gaming environments, levels, characters, assets and props.
- Apply programming principles and techniques to create operational games or game components.
- Apply artificial intelligence and/or network implementation strategies to support real-time game environments and simulations.
- Utilize game engine functionality at an advanced level to support real-time games and simulations.
- Create original game props, characters and assets based on the concepts and requirements outlined in game design documents.
- Contribute to world building and level design, including using a game engine.
- Conceive, prototype, develop, test and evaluate procedures for the creation, design, programming, production and testing of games in a group environment.
- Test, debug and correct game components to ensure efficient and appropriate game functionality.
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