Program Overview

Game – Design and Simulation Ontario College Diploma program

Program description

The field of game design and simulation brings worlds to life digitally by creating re-playable scenarios and combining creative, technical and artistic skills to produce interactive environments for players. Game designers support the creation of unique gaming environments that combine levels, characters, assets, props, and systems for a variety of platforms, including computer, console, mobile and wearable devices.

In the Game – Design and Simulation program, students learn how to take a game idea or simulation concept to create compelling experiences as they develop narratives, create and manage 2D and 3D digital assets, and apply the concepts of lighting, animation, cinematography, sound design, and rendering.

Students gain experience with design and simulation tools and techniques that utilize the latest generation of game engines and apply principles of game mechanics and dynamics. This experience can be applied to develop simulations for various industries, such as architecture, engineering, health care, manufacturing, and education and training.

Intake information

• Start date: Fall 2025
• Campus: Barrie

Tuition and fees

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Admission requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
• Grade 12 English (C or U)

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to:

Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:

Career opportunities

Graduates of this program can apply a variety of game design concepts to support the design and development of games. Graduates contribute to the overall game development process by supporting the creation of comprehensive game design documents, developing and executing iterative design procedures, and contributing to world-building and level design in a game or simulation. There is a strong demand for both video game and simulation world-building, and graduates can enter into a variety of different career opportunities within this field.

Course information

• 23 Program Courses
• 2 Communications Courses
• 3 General Education Courses

Program-specific courses

• COMP 1115 – Game Programming 1
• GAME 1000 – Game Art
• GAME 1001 – Game Design 1
• GAME 1002 – Narrative Design and Digital Storytelling
• MATH 1043 – Mathematics and Physics for Game Design
• MGMT 2028 – Project Management for Game Design
• Select 1 course from the communications list during registration

Course delivery method

• Hybrid: This program has a hybrid delivery method. Some parts are online and other parts are delivered in person. You’ll need to come to campus for part of your program.

Related programs

• Interactive Media Design – Web
• Graphic Design
• Graphic Design Production
• Advertising and Marketing Communications

Program outline

• Duration: 2 Years
• Credential: Ontario College Diploma
• Program Delivery: Full-time + Part-time
• Program code: GAME

Program outline archive

• Available upon request

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