Bring game design and simulation to life as a video game designer
Game – Design and Simulation Ontario College Diploma program
Explore the latest video game design and simulation tools and techniques. Turn game concepts into 2D and 3D experiences for PC, console, mobile and more!
Part-time
Program information
Program description
In the Game – Design and Simulation program, you’ll gain a strong foundation in game programming, design, and simulation while preparing to create interactive digital experiences. As you develop your technical problem-solving skills, you’ll learn to design games and simulations across various platforms. Through hands-on projects, you’ll gain experience in game mechanics, real-time rendering, artificial intelligence, and multiplayer systems.
The curriculum is designed to guide your learning, starting with fundamental concepts in game art, design, and programming as you build your first interactive projects, then progressing to more advanced topics like artificial intelligence, multiplayer design, and immersive technologies. You’ll have the opportunity to create a full 3D game that incorporates simulations and virtual reality. You gain the essential skills that aid the game development process, including project management and production workflows, which will help you develop teamwork and problem-solving abilities through long-term group projects.
By graduation, you’ll have a strong portfolio of projects and the technical expertise needed for careers in game development, simulation engineering, and the interactive software industry.
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Barrie |
| Fall 2026 | Barrie Downtown |
Tuition and fees
- Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
- You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.
What are the admission requirements for the Game – Design and Simulation program?
Game – Design and Simulation 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 game design and simulation?
Your Game – Design and Simulation diploma gives you many career opportunities
Graduates of the Game – Design and Simulation program may pursue entry-level roles in game development, interactive media, and simulation industries. Possible career paths include game developer, software programmer, technical designer, AI programmer, tools developer, and simulation specialist. Opportunities may exist in entertainment, education, healthcare, and training sectors, where real-time interactive systems are used. Graduates may work with game studios, simulation firms, or technology companies developing applications for various platforms. With experience, they may advance into specialized roles in gameplay programming, systems engineering, or emerging fields like virtual and augmented reality.
Review program admission requirements and information about career opportunities.
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What courses are included in the Game – Design and Simulation diploma program?
Course overview
23 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 – Design and Simulation program outline.
- COMP 1115 – Game Programming 1
- GAME 1000 – Game Art 1
- GAME 1001 – Game Design 1
- GAME 1008 – Game Fundamentals 1
- GAME 1009 – Game Production 1
- MATH 1043 – Math for Games 1
- Select 1 course from the Communications list during registration.
Your course delivery method(s)
Hybrid
This program has a hybrid delivery method. Some parts are online and other parts are delivered in person. You’ll need to come to campus for part of your program.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
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