This program is available in Vancouver.

 

Program Duration: 72 weeks

 

The Game Development & Design program at VCAD will give you the solid foundation in the technical and artistic skills needed to become a part of this growing industry.

You'll learn the key of storytelling, game design, game play, modeling, and animation techniques. Students acquire a solid foundation in traditional artistic techniques as well. From color theory, design fundamentals to life drawing, you will apply this knowledge to the production and animation of characters, lighting, texturing, layout and design.

Upon graduation, you will be prepared for work in a variety of CGI based industries like computer animation studios, game development companies, post production and special effects studios.

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to: 

• Work with major trends in visual arts in the game, animation and visual effects industries
• Apply critical thinking and creative expression techniques
• Analyze and critique a production
• Draw a character and its environment
• Produce a concept sketch
• Shape a model
• Stage a scene
• Design game environments and characters
• Develop a storyboard
• Produce computer-generated images
• Produce 3D models of props
• Prepare 3D models of characters
• Animate characters
• Create digital visual effects
• Present a professional portfolio

The program consists of six 12-week terms. Most courses are worth three credits. 90 credits are required to complete this diploma program.

Admissions Requirements in BC

• High school graduation or equivalent (from an English language teaching institution) OR 
• Mature student status (19 years of age upon starting classes and pass the college's admission test).

This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.