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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
43 weeks
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Digital Arts | Game Design | Game Development
Area of study
Arts | Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


INTERACTIVE DESIGN/Video Game Development

Design the future of video games, one click at a time – where creativity meets technology.


Diploma Program

Program Details

  • Duration: 43 Weeks / Full Time Study
  • Description: In the McKenzie College Interactive Design program, you will delve into the world of cutting-edge digital technologies. This intensive one-year diploma program offers a comprehensive exploration of interactive design, equipping you with the skills and tools necessary for various commercial applications.

Areas of Study

  • Interface Design
  • Interactive Coding
  • Emerging Technologies
  • User Experience Design
  • Interface and Prototype
  • Canvas Coding
  • Build Techniques
  • Critical Performance
  • Information Architecture
  • User-Centered Design
  • Prototype Technologies
  • Custom Code
  • Concept Design

Prerequisite

  • Postsecondary diploma or degree and/or Demonstrated competence through related work and/or educational experience.
  • Students are expected to have computer literacy skills prior to admission (Microsoft Windows, image editing software, web page tools).

Admission Requirements

  • Application Form
  • Application Fee: Domestic Students: $0, International Students: $300.00 Payable through FLYWIRE
  • Academic Transcripts: Minimum requirement: Completion of High School, GED, Adult High School diploma or equivalent experience. Transcripts must indicate successful completion of high school, post-secondary program, diploma or degree (if any), or have supporting documents that indicate completion.
  • Profile Letter: A one or two-page letter describing you, your background, your ambitions/goals/career objectives and reasons you feel McKenzie College is the right school for you.
  • Resume
  • Additional Documents for International Students:
    • Passport
    • Proof of English Proficiency: Applicant’s English proficiency test results or English language school transcripts.
    • Valid Canada Study Permit: After acceptance, we require a COPY OF A VALID CANADA STUDY PERMIT for proof of accepted entry to Canada.

Career Paths

  • Web Designer
  • Front end Developer
  • Interaction Designer
  • User Experience Researcher
  • User Experience Design Manager

Hardware Requirements

  • OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2500 3.3 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 940
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon R9 290
  • Storage: 500+ GB of available space
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