SCHOOL OF MEDIA AND DESIGN
GAME DEVELOPMENT
Learn to create games of strategy, skill, education, and entertainment
This program prepares student for careers in the increasingly in demand profession
of game development. Emphasis is placed on developing the hands-on skills offered
through courses in game design and development, traditional and digital imaging,
animation and programming. The program is almost entirely project-based – meaning
students create games and their components during their three years of study.
YOUR CAREER
A Game Development diploma provides graduates with the skills necessary
to be employed by national and international game companies.
These positions may include:
• 2D/3D Artist
• Independent Game Producer
• Sound Designer
• 2D/3D Mobile Game Programmer
• Game Tester
• 2D/3D Game Programmer
• Game Quality Assurance
• 3D Modeler/Animator
• Level Designer
This program is well-suited for students who have strong
observational and analytical skills and enjoy a hands-on
approach to learning about the game development industry.
SCHOOL OF MEDIA AND DESIGN
GAME DEVELOPMENT
Frequently Asked Questions
Are laptops allowed to be used in the Game Development program labs ?
The college provides computers for our students when they are at the college. Our program does not
allow students to bring their personnel laptops into the computer labs. There are many good reasons
for this policy.
Do I need to have a computer to work off campus?
We do recommend that students have a computer for working off campus. That computer could be either
a desktop or a laptop. We do not recommend any brands or configurations, again there are many good
reasons for this. For game development, students do require a medium to high end computer. Students
themselves tend to know the specifications of such systems or can easily get this information. A small
amount of research on line will also be very beneficial. There are pros and cons between laptops and
desktops, generally it comes down to personnel preference. For example laptops have portability but their
video cards cannot be updated. In a three year program you may find your laptop video card performance
to be an issue. Currently about half our students use laptops.
Although laptops are not allowed to be used in our labs they are still very useful on campus and the
college has 100% wireless coverage.
Do I need to have drawing or programming skills?
Strong artistic or programming ability is not required for entrance or student success in the game
development program.
Can I take the program part-time?
The demands of game development are such that they cannot be met on a part-time basis.
I have a university degree or college diploma in a computer-related subject, what do I do?
A few places in the second year of the program will be made available to students who have the appropriate
background and an aptitude to succeed. If you are transferring from another technology program it may also
be possible to join the game development program in the second semester (level 2) of the first year during
the winter term. A degree or diploma does not guarantee exemption from the first-year. Please enquire.
Where can I find more information about the Game Development program?
Below is a link to the Game Development FAQ located on our website which covers these topics
and several more:
http://www2.algonquincollege.com/mediaanddesign/game-development-page/faqs/
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
Dushan Horvat
Co-Coordinator, Game Development
[email protected]
Jodi Tilley
Co-Coordinator, Game Development
[email protected]
www.goalgonquin.com/gamedev
David Mccue
Co-Coordinator, Game Development
[email protected]