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With the rising demand for game designers across Canada, the Game Design Bootcamp was created to prepare students with the skills and professional network needed to launch a career in the industry.
Over the course of 30 weeks, you will acquire the skills needed to analyze game design elements, conceive gameplay concepts, and design game mechanics with various tools. You will also learn about the role of game designer, its various specializations, and how they fit into video game production.
Learners take their new skills to the next level on challenging projects, working with their peers to create functioning game prototypes, and test novel gameplay concepts to showcase their game design knowledge. Students will gain experience in Unreal Engine to prototype their game ideas - giving them a competitive edge in the job market.
Students receive a Digital Badge from University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies and Circuit Stream, showcasing their accomplishments to future employers.
Students benefit from a wide array of career support services like resume and networking support, technical interview preparation, portfolio reviews, soft skills training, and 1:1 coaching to help them put their best foot forward in the industry.
*The materials covered in this noncredit course are subject to change due to market demand.
Are you looking to change career paths and break into the video game industry, advance in your current career, or expand your knowledge? If yes, and if you are hard working with a drive to succeed, then this could be for you.
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You will tap into our proven beginner friendly curriculum, adapted for online learning.
Over the course of 30 weeks, you will learn the technical skills needed to work as a video game designer while also gaining industry knowledge on the newest trends and technologies while networking with instructors, industry experts, and hiring partners.
You will become part of a wide community of like-minded individuals, allowing for collaboration and peer-to-peer learning via Discord, video meetings, networking events, and support forums.
You will receive extensive on-demand support both inside and outside of class each week. You will also have access to a tutor network.
You will receive career-planning assistance, including: Portfolio reviews, resume and online portfolio support, career content and practice sessions, technical interview training, 1:1 career coaching, soft skills training, and more. You'll also have access to a dedicated career advisor who will work with you on your professional development.
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"It was a really special experience. Not only because of the amount of care that is put into educating all of us students, but just the format and the method of delivering the content, which is a lot in a short period of time, was really well thought out and it was really creatively presented"
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The Market for Game Designers
in Toronto, ON
Toronto is a hub for professionals seeking an immersive, innovative, and rewarding career path in the video game industry. Boasting a diverse ecosystem of game studios ranging from AAA giants to thriving indie ventures, Toronto offers an environment ripe with opportunities for passionate individuals.
Nationally, the Canadian video game industry contributes $5.5 billion to Canada’s GDP and according to the results of a 2021 industry survey, video game companies in Canada employ 32,000 full-time professionals. There are 29 game studios in Toronto alone that collectively employ about 1,000-3000 people. The city is home to top video game companies including Ubisoft, Gameloft, King Entertainment, Electronic Arts (EA), Rockstar Games, Zynga, and more.
Game designers in Toronto are responsible for conceptualizing game ideas, creating game mechanics, designing levels, characters, and gameplay systems. They collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including artists, programmers, and writers, to bring games to life. If you are creative and love video games, a career as a game designer could be a great choice and Toronto is a great place to start that journey.
Salary
In Canada Game Designer salaries average $120,000+ according to talent.com (2023).
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Our next cohort starts on May 21, 2024.
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