It is said that what you put into life is what you get out of it. This is also true of Game – Programming (T163). While some of our graduates have gone on to notable studios like Ubisoft and Rockstar, others form a strong bond and stick together even after graduation. One such case is a group of exceptional T163 students who formed their own entity, called No Sleep, even before graduation.

The members of No Sleep created the group in their first semester Game Production class. In third year, they produced a game that won several awards, including the Best Student Showcase at Digifest 2018.

No Sleep member and Chair's Award winner Mark Miller had this advice for current students: "So long as everyone is putting in their share of the work, and is [attending class], no one is left behind."

Jack Wiebe, a Game – Programming student, was part of a research team working with Vitruvian Sport Systems to revolutionize soccer training. They developed Zone360 – a digital training platform that brings the soccer pitch to players’ smartphones, using virtual reality to deliver immersive drills and plays. Jack says working on the project has given him a broad range of experience, from building 3D environments to collaborating with artists. Best of all, his portfolio now includes a professional project that incorporates mobile technology, virtual reality and the artificial intelligence of IBM’s supercomputer, Watson. “That’s going to be hugely beneficial when I’m looking for jobs,” says Wiebe.