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Game – Development Ontario College Advanced Diploma program

Be at the forefront of innovative console game development! Blend creativity, artistry and technical skills to build immersive digital realms using emerging technologies.

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Program code GAMD

Duration 3 Years

Credential Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Program Delivery Full-time +
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Program delivery method(s) In person What does this mean?

Program information

Program description

The field of game development is all about breathing life into digital worlds. It combines creative, technical, and artistic skills to craft interactive environments for players. Game developers create unique gaming realms by integrating levels, characters, assets, props, and systems for various platforms, including computers, consoles and mobile devices.

In the Game – Development program, you will embark on a journey from concept to reality, transforming game ideas and simulation concepts into compelling experiences. You learn to develop narratives, create and manage 2D and 3D digital assets, and master techniques in lighting and rendering, game artificial intelligence, and multiplayer networking. Additionally, you explore the development of serious games and emerging technologies, ensuring that, as a graduate, you are at the forefront of innovation and capable of creating immersive and visually stunning game worlds.

Through hands-on experience with cutting-edge game engines and design tools, you gain practical skills in game mechanics and dynamics. These skills are not limited to gaming; they can also be applied to developing simulations for industries such as architecture, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, and education and training. By the end of the program, you are well-prepared to enter the gaming industry or explore diverse career opportunities in various fields.

Intake information

Start date	Campus
Fall 2026	Barrie Downtown

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What are the admission requirements for the Game – Development program?

Game – Development admission requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
Grade 12 English (C or U)

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/

Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/

Additional information

To be successful in this program, students are required to have a personal laptop computer prior to the start of the program that meets or exceeds the following hardware specifications:

Minimum Specifications:

CPU: Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 or AMD RX6800
RAM: 16GB of memory
Storage: 1TB SSD (minimum)
OS: Windows 11 (Home / Education)
Peripherals: Webcam (720p), Microphone, 3-button mouse (left, middle right), PlayStation or Xbox game controller

Recommended Specifications:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 or AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 or AMD RX7800XT
RAM: 32GB of memory
Storage: 2TB SSD
OS: Windows 11 (Pro)
Peripherals: Webcam (1080p), Microphone, 3-button mouse (left, middle right), PlayStation or Xbox game controller

Note: The following are not supported by this program:

Any ARM processor-based machine (Chromebooks, Microsoft Surface)
Any MacOS devices (MacBook, MacBook Pro, etc.)

What career paths can I take in gaming development?

Your Game – Development advanced diploma gives you many career opportunities

Graduates of the Game – Development program are well-equipped to support the technical and programming aspects of game creation, including coding, game logic, artificial intelligence, and multiplayer networking. They work collaboratively in teams to create immersive game worlds and simulations, utilizing cutting-edge game engines and design tools. The expertise gained in the program extends beyond gaming, benefiting industries like architecture, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, and education. By the end of the program, students are prepared to embark on careers in the gaming industry or pursue opportunities in various other fields that value simulation and technical skills.

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What courses are included in the Game – Development advanced diploma program?

Course overview

35 Program Courses
1 Communications Course
3 General Education Courses

Program-specific courses

Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Game – Development program outline.