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Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
(Oakville)
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Overview
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Courses
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Admission Requirements
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Careers
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Co-op
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Degree Completion
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Learning Outcomes
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Internship
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Fees & Financial Aid
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FAQs
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Labs & Technology
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Virtual Workshop
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Financial Planning Certification
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Professional Sales Certificate
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Program Transition
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Earn your Masters degree
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Transfer Opportunities
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Clinical Placements
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Articulation Agreements
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Mission
For the Fall 2021 semester, this program will be delivered through a hybrid model that combines remote and in-person learning. View details on delivery modes for all programs.
Join the next generation of game designers.
Program Overview
A program incorporating material from multiple disciplines
To complement core game design courses, you'll study:
- Game design and mechanics
- Level design
- Programming and technology
- Game narrative and audio
- 2D and 3D art and animation
- Professional development and project management
Professors with industry experience
As a world-renowned leader in digital media and animation, Sheridan is uniquely positioned to educate the next generation of game designers. Our professors' expertise, technology savvy, and industry experience offer students an unmatched foundation for careers in the game design industry.
Real-world experience
Game Design courses focus on providing applied, real-world skill development. Assignments and class work focus on case studies, simulations and lab projects. Students will also complete a Co-op Work Term within the industry. The final semesters in the program are project-based, in which students work in teams to develop a game.
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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International Student?
This program is part of our new two-year graduate certificate bundles! You may be able to qualify for a three-year post-grad work permit.
Courses
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
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Semester 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS GAME13796 Game Design 1: Foundations of Game Design 3 GAME14777 Introduction to Design Thinking 2 GAME18263 Narrative Skills for Game Designers 3 GAME14645 Introduction to Game Studies 3 GAME12805 Programming for Game Designers 1: Fundamentals 3 ENGL17889GD Composition and Rhetoric 3 Total: 17 -
Semester 2
CODE TITLE CREDITS GAME17083 Game Design 2: Play Design 3 GAME11738 Team Project: Design and Development Cycle 2 GAME19207 Non Linear Storytelling For Game Designers 3 GAME10561 Game Asset Creation 1: Art, Animation and Integration 3 GAME15738 Programming for Game Designers 2: Planning Systems and Game Engine Scripting 3 Breadth Elective 3 Total: 17 -
Semester 3
CODE TITLE CREDITS GAME21723 Game Design 3: Systems 3 GAME21662 Design Practice 1: Game Project – Planning and Documentation 2 GAME27900 Level Design 1: Foundations of Level Design 3 GAME25490 Game Asset Creation 2: Modelling, Texturing and Animation 3 GAME28567 Programming for Game Designers: Motion 3 Breadth Elective 3 Total: 17 -
Semester 4
CODE TITLE CREDITS GAME27748 Game Design 4: Data and Design 3 GAME21468 Design Practice 2: Game Project – Production and Testing 2 GAME29207 Level Design 2: Principles of Level Design 3 GAME22243 Game Asset Creation 3: Game Feel and Aesthetics 3 GAME23550 Programming for Game Designers 4: Artificial Intelligence 3 Breadth Elective 3 Total: 17 -
Semester 5
CODE TITLE CREDITS GAME37183 Game Design 5: Game Economies 3 GAME31208 Design Practice 3: Gamification Project – Research, Design and Pre-production 2 GAME30835 Level Design 3: Applications of Level Design 3 Breadth Elective 3 Complete ONE (1) of the following three (3) courses: GAME39750 Advanced Topics in Game Programming 3 GAME32146 Advanced Topics in Game Art 3 GAME31234 Advanced Topics in Narrative Design 3 Total: 14 COWT10023 Co-op Work Forum -
Semester 6
CODE TITLE CREDITS GAME31469 Game Design 6: Game Design Patterns 3 GAME31816 Design Practice 4: Gamification Product – Production, Data, Analytics 2 GAME39275 Player Engagement: UX and Social Network Design 3 Breadth Elective 3 Complete ONE (1) of the following three (3) courses: GAME34750 Business Models and Project Entrepreneurship for Games 3 GAME37779 Experiments in Physical Computing for Games 3 GAME30001 Advanced Topics: Sound Design for Games 3 Total: 14 COWT 18888 Co-op Work Term (Degree Programs) -
Semester 7
CODE TITLE CREDITS GAME43796 Capstone Design Seminar Studio Practice 1 9 GAME43557 Professional Profile Development 1: Design Research 3 Breadth Elective 3 Total: 15 -
Semester 8
CODE TITLE CREDITS GAME49999 Capstone Design Seminar: Studio Practice 2 9 GAME43324 Professional Profile Development 2: Portfolio 3 Breadth Elective 3 Total: 15
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4U)
plus
- Grade 12 Math (U)
- Four other Grade 12 subjects at the U or M level
- Minimum 65% overall average
or
- Two semesters of postsecondary education including required courses with minimum 65% overall average
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants are selected on the assessment of their previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses) and the results of a portfolio assessment. A portfolio fee is required with submission.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.
English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan’s English proficiency requirements.Ministry Consent
Sheridan has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a seven-year term starting January 13, 2020 and subject to renewal thereafter. Application to the Ministry for renewal of the consent is a prescribed and cyclical requirement for degree programs at all Ontario colleges. Sheridan will ensure that all students admitted to the Honours Bachelor of Game Design program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame. Credentials earned during the period of consent remain valid, even if Ministry consent to offer the program is withdrawn in the future. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Career Opportunities
Demand for game designers is on the rise in Ontario’s ever-growing video game industry. With a bachelor of game design degree from Sheridan, graduates will be well equipped to find meaningful work in the game industry.
Here are some jobs you might find:
- Game Designer
- Level Designer
- Systems Designer
- Artist and Designer
- Mobile or App Developer
- User Experience Designer for Games
- Interface Designer
- Quality Assurance Playtester
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Co-op
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Degree Completion
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Learning Outcomes
Game Art & Design
By the end of this program, the student will be able to:
- Apply techniques and methods in the production of a diverse portfolio of industry-standard game-art animation assets, game prototypes ad documents.
- Create compelling game content for multiple gaming applications, including triple-A, serious, casual and mobile games, utilizing industry-standard tools and software.
- Implement game assets to execute the production of a game within a team setting.
Business & Theory
By the end of this program, the student will be able to:
- Apply the appropriate skills necessary for proper project production planning and management of computer and video games.
- Deploy a comprehensive knowledge of the historical, cultural, sociological and psychological aspects of computer games to engage with an audience.
- Lead, or participate in an interdisciplinary team-oriented game production project.
- Engage with gaming industry best practices to enable and entrepreneurial position in the gaming marketplace.
Computation & Technology
By the end of this program, the student will:
- Deploy technology as a discipline, understanding its relationship to other disciplines and its implications and impact on the individual, society and the future.
- Utilize the basic principles of computer science, mathematics, physics and other technical skills necessary for the design of computer games.
- Adapt the new technologies and environments, and quickly learn new skills and methodologies.
Game Narrative
By the end of this program the student will demonstrate the ability to:
- Design within the framework of an overall narrative structure to create interesting plots, subplots and gameplay for an area or level.
- Develop game design solutions having significant theoretical, narrative, perceptual and aesthetic coherence.
- Evaluate the degree to which a game can be intuitively engaged by a user.
Game Development
By the end of this program the student demonstrate the ability to:
- Participate creatively in every level of game development from initial design to publishing.
- Manage the production of a computer game, allocating resources and developing an effective and efficient schedule, budget and milestone plan to develop the game.
- Communicate orally, graphically and in writing, employing the professional skills and techniques used in the design, development and documentation of computer games.
Critical Thinking & Analysis
By the end of this program, the student will show:
- The development of critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, written, and oral communication.
- More than introductory knowledge in humanities, sciences, social sciences, global cultures, and/or mathematics.
- Knowledge of society and culture, and skills relevant to civic engagement.
- More than introductory knowledge of the distinctive assumptions and modes of analysis of a discipline outside the core field(s) of study.
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Internship
This program contains a mandatory internship for all students during the winter semester (January–April) between the 5th and 6th academic semesters (3rd Year).
Internships are a form of work-integrated learning that links classroom learning with work experience within a professional environment. Internship work terms are related to the academic studies of the student and may be paid or unpaid. The work terms provide an opportunity to learn by doing. You’ll apply theory to practice, develop a meaningful view of the working world, and cultivate an awareness of yourself as a professional.
Students receive in-class and 1-on-1 career education support to help prepare for the Internship. The Internship component is delivered by Sheridan’s Co-operative Education Office, which facilitates over 1800 Co-op/Internship work terms per year Sheridan-wide.
Learn more about Cooperative Education and Internships at Sheridan.
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Faculty
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2021–2022 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website.
Program Fees
Fees for this program are paid to the University of Toronto Mississauga.
Program Fees
Fees for this program are paid to Brock University.
Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
For Canadian Students
The fees shown here are for the 2021-2022 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website. For English Language Studies, depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
For International Students
The fees shown here are for Fall 2021, and are subject to change. The English Language Studies program is offered to international students in 7-week sessions. The fees displayed are for each 7-week session and include tuition and health insurance. Depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
Fees for Canadian students
$9,512.05
Fees for International students
$20,829.05Financial Aid & Awards
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
- Scholarships, awards and bursaries
- Work Study Assistance Program
All new international students beginning their studies in the Fall 2021 or Winter 2022 semesters will receive an entrance scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $2,000.
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Bursaries for Grade 12 Students Pursuing Studies Toward a Career in Law
The annual Bursary Program for grade 12 students pursuing careers in the justice sector at an Ontario university or college is now open! Bursaries are offered by the Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario (AJPO), the Association of Ontario Judges (AOJ) and the Ontario Superior Court Judges’ Association (OSCJA). Each association offers one bursary per year in each of their judicial regions for a total of 22 bursaries province-wide!
Applications close on May 26. Spread the word to students! Visit the Bursary web page for more information.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
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Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Financial Planning Certification
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
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Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Professional Sales Certificate
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Transfer Opportunities
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Articulation Agreements
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Location
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Program Mission
Our mission is to utilize harmonious, comprehensive and specialized training to empower our learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to demonstrate the Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice.
Program Vision
Our vision is to graduate highly-skilled life-long learners who uphold professional integrity and promote quality and safety in practice.
Critical Performance Statement
Upon graduation, students in Sheridan’s Pharmacy Technician diploma program will have demonstrated the ability to pursue the career of pharmacy technician and to practice safely in a community or hospital while adhering to the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians.
Program availability
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Full-time 4 years Program code: PBGDS
| Start date | Campus | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
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