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