📖Introduction

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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📚About the Program

Want to turn your passion for games into a fulfilling career? Start with Conestoga's two-year diploma program in Game – Design, where you will learn how to create games, apps, and simulations for use in the games industry, entertainment, education, and beyond. Located in the technology hub of the country, Game - Design places you in the middle of the action with access to industry standard software and technology. Taught by faculty with extensive experience in the game world, this program is designed to provide you with a strong set of skills and knowledge for game design, gameplay programming, and employment across various parts of the production pipeline. Through individual and collaborative projects, the program also offers the chance to build a portfolio of original work, and a field placement opportunity to help you take your first steps into the industry. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Courses
Level 1
Course details
Creating the Story - Game Design
ARTS1900

College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085

Conestoga 101
CON0101

Game Design
DMED1480

Sound Design for Gaming
DMED1490

Game Engine Lab I
DMED1525

2D Asset Creation
DSGN1340

Media Studies for Game Design
MDIA1080

Level 2
Course details
Data Focused Game Design
DMED1540

Interaction Design
DMED2040

Game Engine Lab II
DMED2050

3D Modelling and Texturing I
DSGN1420

Environment Constructs I
DSGN1450

Game Studio I
DSGN1460

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 3
Course details
Game Design Player Agency
DMED2070

Dynamic Game Systems
DMED2080

Surfacing
DSGN1430

Environment Constructs II
DSGN2360

Game Studio II
DSGN2385

Safety in the Workplace
OHS1320

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 4
Course details
VFX and Simulations
DMED2060

Game Engine Lab III
DMED2100

Game Studio III - Capstone
DSGN2390

Portfolio Development and Presentation
ETR2250

Field Placement (Game - Design)
FPLT2220

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Program outcomes
Identify the differences in game genres in order to develop games that meet the needs of specific markets
Situate emerging trends within a historical context of games and interactive media to adapt relevant concepts, vocabulary and frames of reference
Identify and relate concepts from a range of industry roles, including programing, design and art to support the development of games
Contribute as an individual and a member of a game development team to the effective completion of a game development project
Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance in the games industry
Perform all work in compliance with relevant statutes, regulations, legislation, industry standards and codes of ethics
Use game concepts to support the ongoing iteration, creation, design, and development of games.
Apply game design elements to support the ongoing iteration and creation of unique gaming environments, levels, characters, assets, and props.
Support the development of evolving and iterative game design documents that align with standard industry expectations and/or company practices.
Conceive, prototype, develop, test and evaluate procedures for the ongoing iteration, creation, design, and development of games.
Contribute to world building and level design in a game engine.

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🏫About Conestoga College

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1967 as the Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology and currently offers over 200 certificate, diploma, degree, and post-graduate programs to over 16,500 full-time students and 30,000 part-time students. The college is known for its programs in engineering technology, health sciences, information technology, media, design, and community services. Conestoga College has several campuses in the Waterloo Region, including the Doon (Kitchener), Cambridge, and Waterloo campuses, as well as satellite locations in Stratford, Ingersoll, Guelph, and Brantford. The college also offers online courses and distance education programs. The college has a strong focus on applied learning and hands-on training, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to support experiential learning. Conestoga College has partnerships with various organizations, including local businesses and industries, to provide students with co-op and internship opportunities, allowing them to gain practical work experience and develop industry connections. The college has also received recognition for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

570 RMB

Tuition fee:

8,471 USD per year

16,942 USD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • English Language Certificate
  • Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
  • Your Photograph
  • Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
  • Your Passport Copy

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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