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Next cohort starts September 15 – Limited spots remaining

Start your fast-growing Game Design career in just 30 weeks

Start your fast-growing Game Design career in just 30 weeks

Start your fast-growing Game Design career in just 30 weeks

Turn your passion for games into real-world skills, portfolio-worthy projects, and a clear path to a successful career in game design.

Turn your passion for games into real-world skills, portfolio-worthy projects, and a clear path to a successful career in game design.

⚡️ Limited Offer: Apply now to save 10% on tuition.

Your Path to Becoming a Game Designer

Your Path to Becoming a Game Designer

Your Path to Becoming a Game Designer

Start Your Application

Apply to the bootcamp, connect with admissions, and get a clear roadmap for your game design career.

Start Your Application

Apply to the bootcamp, connect with admissions, and get a clear roadmap for your game design career.

Learn & Build Skills

Gain confidence as you craft engaging mechanics, immersive levels, and player experiences through hands-on, project-based learning.

Learn & Build Skills

Gain confidence as you craft engaging mechanics, immersive levels, and player experiences through hands-on, project-based learning.

Create Your Portfolio

Build a professional portfolio with multiple projects and a capstone that demonstrates you’re job-ready.

Create Your Portfolio

Build a professional portfolio with multiple projects and a capstone that demonstrates you’re job-ready.

Land Your Job

Connect with hiring partners, get career coaching, and step into your first game design role.

Land Your Job

Connect with hiring partners, get career coaching, and step into your first game design role.

Why Become a Game Designer?

$104,779

Average salary for a Game Designer in Ontario.

Source: ZipRecruiter.com

1,800+

Students launched their careers with us

7000+

Employed in the video game industry in Toronto alone.

Your Career in Game Design

Your Career in Game Design

Game design is at the heart of creating experiences players love. With the gaming industry generating over $197 billion globally in 2025, there’s strong demand for designers who can craft compelling mechanics, levels, and narratives.

In our Game Design program, you’ll focus on designing gameplay loops, storytelling, and player experiences, shaping games that captivate and engage audiences.

Over 5,000+ Game Design & Development related job openings annually across Canada.

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Over 5,000+ Game Design & Development related job openings annually across Canada.

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Earning Potential That Grows With You 💸

Earning Potential That Grows With You 💸

Earning Potential That Grows With You 💸

$72,000 - $88,500

Entry-Level (0–2 years)

Entry-Level

(0–2 years)

$88,500 - $112,500

Mid-Level (3–5 years)

Mid-Level

(3–5 years)

$112,500 - $133,000+

Senior-Level (6+ years)

Senior-Level

(6+ years)

Our Students Go On To Work at Leading Companies

Our Students Go On To Work at Leading Companies

Our Students Go On To Work at Leading Companies

You’re not alone on your journey — our guidance team is here to help.

You’re not alone on your journey — our guidance team is here to help.

Get personalized advice, answers to all your questions, and a clear roadmap to launch your career with the Game Design Bootcamp.

Book Your Free Career Guidance Call

Our team is here to map out your personal career path.
So you can start strong, without second-guessing yourself.

The Curriculum

Unit 1

Game Design Foundations

Unit 2

Prototypes with Unreal Engine

Unit 3

Game Concept Development

Unit 4

Gameplay Design

Unit 5

Game User Experience ("Game Feel")

Unit 6

Capstone Project

Unit 1

Game Design Foundations

Unit 2

Prototypes with Unreal Engine

Unit 3

Game Concept Development

Unit 4

Gameplay Design

Unit 5

Game User Experience ("Game Feel")

Unit 6

Capstone Project

Gain Experience with Industry-Recognized Tools

Gain Experience with Industry-Recognized Tools

Taught by Industry Professionals

Taught by Industry Professionals

Our instructors aren’t just teachers—they’re industry professionals who bring real-world experience into every lesson.

Our instructors aren’t just teachers—they’re industry professionals who bring real-world experience into every lesson.

  • James Hicks

    Unity Developer @ Matrix Labs

  • Michael Wahba

    Software Engineer @ Maxis Studios - EA

  • Navpreet Singh

    Programmer @ Offworld

  • Brian Murphy

    Junior Game Designer @ Highstreet

Course Dates

Live Classes are 90 minutes twice a week. Please select the timeslot that works for you.

September 15, 2026

April 29, 2027

Enrolment Deadline: September 8

Time Slot #1

Live Sessions

Tuesday & Thursday

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET

Labs

Wednesdays (Monthly)

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET

Time Slot #2

Live Sessions

Tuesday & Thursday

9:30 PM - 12:00 AM ET

Labs

Wednesdays (Monthly)

9:30 PM - 12:00 AM ET

September 15, 2026

April 29, 2027

Enrolment Deadline: September 8

Time Slot #1

Live Sessions

Tuesday & Thursday

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET

Labs

Wednesdays (Monthly)

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET

Time Slot #2

Live Sessions

Tuesday & Thursday

9:30 PM - 12:00 AM ET

Labs

Wednesdays (Monthly)

9:30 PM - 12:00 AM ET

September 15, 2026

April 29, 2027

Enrolment Deadline: September 8

Time Slot #1

Live Sessions

Tuesday & Thursday

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET

Labs

Wednesdays (Monthly)

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET

Time Slot #2

Live Sessions

Tuesday & Thursday

9:30 PM - 12:00 AM ET

Labs

Wednesdays (Monthly)

9:30 PM - 12:00 AM ET

Tuition & Funding

Tuition & Funding

Tuition & Funding

Explore flexible financing and funding options to support your learning journey — or book a consultation for personalized guidance.

Pay Upfront

Pay Upfront

Pay in full and save 15%. We accept wire transfers and credit card payments.

Pay in full and save 15%. We accept wire transfers and credit card payments.

Pay in full and save 15%. We accept wire transfers and credit card payments.

$14,995

$14,995

$14,995

$12,746 CAD

$12,746 CAD

$12,746 CAD


excluding tax

excluding tax

Deferred Payment Plans

Deferred Payment Plans

Pay tuition in 3, 6, 12, or 24-monthly installments. Payment plans are subject to a one-time admin fee.

Pay tuition in 3, 6, 12, or 24-monthly installments. Payment plans are subject to a one-time admin fee.

For as low as

For as low as

$624 CAD/month

$624 CAD/month

$624 CAD/month

excluding tax

excluding tax

A Credential That Opens Doors

A Credential That Opens Doors

Show off the skills you learn with a University-backed digital badge from Circuit Stream and University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies.

You’re not alone on your journey — our guidance team is here to help.

You’re not alone on your journey — our guidance team is here to help.

Get personalized advice, answers to all your questions, and a clear roadmap to launch your career with the Game Design Bootcamp.

1

Share Your Career and Lifestyle Goals.

2

Explore Options and Next Steps.

3

Walk Away With a Clear Plan.

4

Start Your Journey

⚡️ Schedule Your Free Career Guidance Call

What you will learn

Over the course of 30 weeks, you will acquire the skills needed to analyze game design elements, conceive gameplay concepts, design game mechanics with various tools, create functioning game prototypes, and test novel gameplay concepts. You will also learn about the role of game designer, its various specializations, and how they fit into video game production.

Master foundational game design concepts and principles

Understand the role of game designers and their impact on the gaming industry.

Analyze successful games to identify key elements of engaging gameplay.

Create immersive experiences through game feel and user experience design.

Prototype and test game ideas using Unreal Engine 5 and industry-standard tools.

Build a diverse portfolio showcasing game design expertise and creativity.

Develop essential career skills and strategies for pursuing a job in game design.

What to expect?

Live Sessions - Two 2.5 hour live sessions per week.

Lab Session - A dynamic environment to foster your skills offered every month for 2.5 hours.

Career Coaching - Through 1-on-1 career coaching and group workshops, we’ll guide you through your job application process.

Capstone Project - Demonstrate your readiness for an entry-level job as a game designer by showcasing your newly acquired skills in your capstone project.

Community Access - Access to Circuit Stream's Community of 1000+ tech professionals.

Digital Badge - show off the skills you earn through a University-backed digital badge with Circuit Stream and University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies.

What you will learn

Over the course of 30 weeks, you will acquire the skills needed to analyze game design elements, conceive gameplay concepts, design game mechanics with various tools, create functioning game prototypes, and test novel gameplay concepts. You will also learn about the role of game designer, its various specializations, and how they fit into video game production.

Master foundational game design concepts and principles

Understand the role of game designers and their impact on the gaming industry.

Analyze successful games to identify key elements of engaging gameplay.

Create immersive experiences through game feel and user experience design.

Prototype and test game ideas using Unreal Engine 5 and industry-standard tools.

Build a diverse portfolio showcasing game design expertise and creativity.

Develop essential career skills and strategies for pursuing a job in game design.

What to expect?

Live Sessions - Two 2.5 hour live sessions per week.

Lab Session - A dynamic environment to foster your skills offered every month for 2.5 hours.

Career Coaching - Through 1-on-1 career coaching and group workshops, we’ll guide you through your job application process.

Capstone Project - Demonstrate your readiness for an entry-level job as a game designer by showcasing your newly acquired skills in your capstone project.

Community Access - Access to Circuit Stream's Community of 1000+ tech professionals.

Digital Badge - show off the skills you earn through a University-backed digital badge with Circuit Stream and University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies.

What you will learn

Over the course of 30 weeks, you will acquire the skills needed to analyze game design elements, conceive gameplay concepts, design game mechanics with various tools, create functioning game prototypes, and test novel gameplay concepts. You will also learn about the role of game designer, its various specializations, and how they fit into video game production.

Master foundational game design concepts and principles

Understand the role of game designers and their impact on the gaming industry.

Analyze successful games to identify key elements of engaging gameplay.

Create immersive experiences through game feel and user experience design.

Prototype and test game ideas using Unreal Engine 5 and industry-standard tools.

Build a diverse portfolio showcasing game design expertise and creativity.

Develop essential career skills and strategies for pursuing a job in game design.

What to expect?

Live Sessions - Two 2.5 hour live sessions per week.

Lab Session - A dynamic environment to foster your skills offered every month for 2.5 hours.

Career Coaching - Through 1-on-1 career coaching and group workshops, we’ll guide you through your job application process.

Capstone Project - Demonstrate your readiness for an entry-level job as a game designer by showcasing your newly acquired skills in your capstone project.

Community Access - Access to Circuit Stream's Community of 1000+ tech professionals.

Digital Badge - show off the skills you earn through a University-backed digital badge with Circuit Stream and University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies.

In collaboration with

© 2026 Circuit Stream. All rights reserved

This course is delivered by Circuit Stream in collaboration with the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

In collaboration with

© 2026 Circuit Stream. All rights reserved

This course is delivered by Circuit Stream in collaboration with the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

In collaboration with

© 2026 Circuit Stream. All rights reserved

This course is delivered by Circuit Stream in collaboration with the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies