Overview

Through the Game Design (Honours) course from Niagara College you’ll gain a broad understanding of this complex field as you look at game programming, multiple game engines, game platforms, and various design and production paradigms. You’ll also examine core issues that surround games such as the creative and cultural context of games, the history of games, play, agency, narrative, dynamics and immersion.

Career Opportunities:

2D and 3D animation
Concept art and design
Environment and character modelling
Game level layout and design
Game software production and development
Game graphics development
Graphical user interface design
Lighting design

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environment Design
Media and Culture: Texts and Practices
History and Future of Storytelling
Games, Genres, Aesthetics
Digital Video for Game Applications

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Welland, Canada

Disciplines

Game Design View 47 other Bachelors in Game Design in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Minimum overall average in six 4U or 4M courses, including prerequisites, of 70%* plus the OSSD
Required Subjects: English (ENG4U)
Recommended Subjects: One from 4U history, 4U philosophy, 4U classical studies, or 4U international language. ASM4M (Media Arts), AVI4M (Visual Arts) ADA4M (Drama) ICS3C (Computer Programming) would strongly benefit applicants
Applicants are required to submit a Statement of Interest.

Technological requirements

We usually recommend desktop PCs with dual monitors for the best experience. Higher end laptops can be used as well but consider purchasing a second monitor that can be connected to the laptop. Dual monitors are preferred due to the number of applications you’ll be working with. Single monitors will work as well, it’s just less efficient to work with.s.

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