Advanced Diploma - Game (Programming)
- 3 years
- Duration
- 18,035 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
Canada's game business is huge and growing, whether online, console, smartphone, or PC. Game developers and publishers in the Greater Toronto Area span from small specialized units to mid-sized enterprises to Microsoft, Nintendo, and other industry stalwarts.
Computer game firms depend on computer and game programmers. This George Brown curriculum meets the demand for technical skills, according to our industry consultants.
This three-year Game – Programming advanced diploma program will teach you "the language of gaming" (C and C++), artificial intelligence, 3D graphics, and more to succeed in the job market.
This program's advantage is that you will collaborate with George Brown's School of Design faculty to create games, understand the game industry, and how to operate in teams. George Brown – Waterfront Campus offers evening classes.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Introduction to Programming
- Game Fundamentals I
- Game Production I
- Personal Finance
- Math for Game Development
- College English
Semester 2
- Advanced Programming
- Game Fundamentals II
- Artificial Intelligence
- Game Production II
- Linear Algebra and Geometry
Semester 3
- Game Production III
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Game Physics
- 3D Graphics Programming
- Game Engines I
Semester 4
- Game Production IV
- Advanced Topics in Programming Languages
- Advanced Graphics Programming
- Physics Engines
- Game Engines II
- Professional Workplace Competencies
Semester 5
- Game Production V
- Mobile Game Development I
- Console Game Development I
- Multiplayer Systems
- Game Engines III
- Game Engine Development I
Semester 6
- Game Production VI
- Mobile Game Development II
- Game Portfolio Development
- Game Engine Development II
- Game Engines IV
- Console Game Development II
Price
Base tuition fee (for two semesters - 1 year):
- 18,035 CAD for international students
Additional fees:
- Application Fee - 110 CAD
- Incidental Fees (student ID, student association membership, etc) - 2,000 CAD
- Mandatory Health Insurance - 790 CAD for 1 year coverage
Requirements for applicants
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- grade 12 English (C or U)
- grade 11 math (M or U) or grade 12 (C or U)
- Attending a program information session is highly recommended
English language proficiency
- George Brown English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program - Level 8;
- IELTS (Academic) - 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band;
- TOEFL - 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band;
- Duolingo English Test - 105;
- MELAB - 80;
- PTE (Academic) - 54, overall minimum, 50 in each skill band;
- CAEL - 60 (overall);
- Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162).
About the university
George Brown College opened its doors in 1968, welcoming just over 2,000 students.
Since then, full-time student population has grown to more than 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to develop the skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in the workplace. Since 2004, under current President Anne Sado’s leadership, George Brown has more than doubled in size, broadened international partnerships and increased commitment to strengthening the cultural, economic and social fabric of Toronto.
About George Brown College
The college located in Toronto, Canada. It has three campuses - Casa Loma, St.James, Waterfront, other locations where students attend classes and Student Residence.
George Brown College educates a blend of theory and hands-on experience, prioritizes real-world learning and provides students with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals in applied research and fields education opportunities. Its industry partnerships mean students get the latest trends and tech they can expect in the field. The college offers 170 programs in 7 centers. They include Art, Design and Infromation technology, Business, Community Services and early childhood, Construction and Engineering technologies, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Culinary arts, Preparatory and liberal studies.
Experiental and work-integrated learning oportunities are availabale to students to take part in.
6 reasons to study at George Brown
- Study in Downtown Toronto
- Hands-on, real world experience
- Infromed by industry
- Expert instructors
- Applied research
- Promoting enterpreneurship
