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Online Game Development & Design

Learn how to make video games for a living. Train at our school and transform your passion into a lifelong career. This program is available in Vancouver: Canada's hottest market for video game developers. Fill out the Request Info form above to learn more about the program — or apply today!

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Job Opportunities

  • JUNIOR GAME DESIGNER
  • JUNIOR TECHNICAL ARTIST
  • JUNIOR ANIMATOR
  • JUNIOR ENVIRONMENT MODELER
  • 3D CHARACTER ARTIST
  • QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTER

What our clients say about us:

Andrew John Henry

I'm currently a student in VCAD. Not only that the instructors are really good at teaching, they're also very friendly to their students and this is base on my experience in VCAD. They inspire us by showing their amazing skills and prepare us to meet the requirments for graduation. They will sit with students who are struggling to do the assignments. My skills as an artist got way better than what I had before. As a gamer, I'm looking forward to learning more about gaming in VCAD.

Misha Samorodin

This place is amazing! I learned so much from being there. Very supportive teachers and staff. Deborah is very knowledgeable and has helped me tremendously.

Marco A

The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. Answered any and all questions I had. Got an unscheduled personal tour of facility and really like the student to instructor ratio’s. The vibe was great in there and an added bonus is it’s close and easy to all types of major transit.

•Gacha Kate•

I’m in the fashion design....love love love it...wen-che and Jeff Ellis is my fav instructors. They’re great... student coordinator Aliza...so approachable ...Mike M... sweet great guy! Greet everybody... make me feel home in this school! VCAD 👍👍👍👍👍! Highly recommended!

Xochitl Adriana Gomez Morteo

I had a tour of the facilities and both the Campus Director and the director of Admissions were very professional and warm. The campus its beautiful and right downtown which is great for public commuters!

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This Program Is Available For Online Studies.

Program Duration: 72 weeks

The Game Development & Design program at VCAD will give you the solid foundation in the technical and artistic skills needed to become a part of this growing industry.

You'll learn the key of storytelling, game design, game play, modeling, and animation techniques. Students acquire a solid foundation in traditional artistic techniques as well. From color theory, design fundamentals to life drawing, you will apply this knowledge to the production and animation of characters, lighting, texturing, layout and design.

Upon graduation, you will be prepared for work in a variety of CGI based industries like computer animation studios, game development companies, post production and special effects studios.

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Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to: 

  • Work with major trends in visual arts in the game, animation and visual effects industries
  • Apply critical thinking and creative expression techniques
  • Analyze and critique a production
  • Draw a character and its environment
  • Produce a concept sketch
  • Shape a model
  • Stage a scene
  • Design game environments and characters
  • Develop a storyboard
  • Produce computer-generated images
  • Produce 3D models of props
  • Prepare 3D models of characters
  • Animate characters
  • Create digital visual effects
  • Present a professional portfolio

The program consists of six 12-week terms. Most courses are worth three credits. 90 credits are required to complete this diploma program.

 

 

Admissions Requirements in BC

 

 

  • High school graduation or equivalent (from an English language teaching institution) OR 
  • Mature student status (19 years of age upon starting classes and pass the college's admission test).

This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.

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Frequently Asked Questions :

  • How to apply?

    It’s easy! To start the application process, simply fill up above form!
  • Why Choose VCAD

    Our Applied Arts curriculum has been developed to ensure that our graduates are successful in meeting the employment requirements of these industries. VCAD maintains close ties with the fashion, graphic design, video game, visual effects, and interior design industries to continually assess our curriculum and gain insight about industry needs.
  • Do you offer Financial Aid?

    Yes, we offer Grants, Loans and Private Student Loans.
    Check for more info on our financial-aid page

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