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GEORGE BROWN FULL-TIME PROGRAMS GUIDE 2011-2012


School of Design

Digital Design - Game Design Program
(Postgraduate)

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1 year (3 semesters)
September
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Note: Due to ongoing program improvements courses are subject to change without notice.

OUR PROGRAM

Video games are becoming one of the leading forms of artistic expression in the 21st century. Game development requires a combination of talents, hard work and passion. The Game Design one-year graduate certificate is a rigorous program of study that focuses on the principles and techniques of video game art creation required to break into the industry.

Students will develop their production and design abilities in management scenarios by learning design documentation, milestone and pipeline scheduling, game design theory and psychology. Taught by faculty with industry experience and mentored by local game industry leaders, students will develop games for commercial, educational and serious purposes.

Students will have the unique opportunity to develop commercial quality games in a simulated video game studio environment, at times developed with industry partners and game artists and programmers.

It is anticipated that graduates of the Game Design program will find employment in the game industry. Prior to graduation, each student will have assembled a portfolio/demo of their creative work demonstrating their ability in game design and highlighting their chosen area of specialization.

YOUR CAREER

Graduates may go on to careers managing design in the game and digital media sector or in their own business. Graduates of this program will have acquired the necessary skills to be employed as:

  • Game Designers
  • Creative Directors
  • Level Designers
  • Producers
  • Project Managers

Educational Pathways

COURSES

SEMESTER 1
DESN1101     Game Design Theory I
DESN1140     Game Storytelling
DESN1141     Game Psychology I
DESN1143     Advanced Level Design I
DESN1145     Game Management I
DESN1147     Design Documentation I
DESN1122     Game Design Thesis I

SEMESTER 2
DESN1111     Game Design Theory II
DESN1149     Character Development
DESN1142     Game Psychology II
DESN1144     Advanced Level Design II
DESN1146     Game Management II
DESN1148     Design Documentation II
DESN1123     Game Design Thesis II

SEMESTER 3
DESN1072     Applied Thesis

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George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.

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