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postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate in Game Development - Advanced Programming

Course code: #GDP1

postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate in Game Development - Advanced Programming

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $15,940 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    30 weeks

  • PGWP

    30 weeks

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01
Fall-September Ongoing Ongoing

Overview

Graduate Certificate in Game Development - Advanced Programming

The Game Development - Advanced Programming graduate certificate at Fanshawe College will train you to do what game programmers on project technical teams do.

It includes graphics effects, animation systems, artificial intelligence (AI), physical modeling, sound, and scripting systems

You’ll have access to cutting-edge development tools that will allow you to create your own custom game engines and game components. Learn the skills to bring your game idea from design to development.

This game development program will teach you how to create, configure and integrate a custom game engine and game components on various platforms including Windows, Linux and PlayStation

Other aspects of gaming like game models, simulation, performance and configuration of both single-player and multi-player games will also be explored and implemented.

Upon graduation, you will have assembled a portfolio of game fragments and demonstrations to showcase your capabilities to potential employers and game studios. 

Are you game? If so, this game development program will kickstart your career in the fast-paced, rapid-growing game programming industry.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$23,340

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,164
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,400
Tuition 1 person $15,940

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

88
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

59
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Fanshawe's 10-level EAP program is certified by Languages Canada and meets the language requirements for admission to Western University, Fanshawe, and many other Ontario colleges. 

The EAP program and full-time professors will help you to gain confidence and fluency in using English as well as help you prepare for your next steps using the latest methods and technology.

Start Dates 

2023: January 9, March 6, May 8, July 3, Sept. 5, Oct. 30  

Tuition Fees 

Number of weeks for each level: 8 

Tuition Fees: CAD 2,924.00 

Ancillary fees: CAD 264.43 

Total Fees: CAD 3,188.43 

Deposit: CAD 100.00 non-refundable fee at the time of application.

Fanshawe College EAP standardized test conversion chart 

While we recommend that new students undergo the custom placement testing on campus, applicants with a recent score from other recognized English proficiency tests (IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge English Scale) may place directly into a Fanshawe EAP level as shown below.

EAPDUOLINGOIELTSTOEFL
110-401.5-2.50
245-5032-9
355-603.59-19
465-70420-31
575-804.532-43
685-90544-55
795-1005.556-67
8105-110668-79
9115-1206.580-91
10125+7+92+

Academic background and requirement

Computer Programmer Ontario College Diploma
OR
Computer Programming and Analysis Ontario College Advanced Diploma
OR
A Degree in Computer Science 
OR
An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College
OR
A combination of relevant education and work experience in a related field as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above

Laptop Requirements:

  • Processor: 64-bit Multicore Intel® w/ Intel-VT  or 64-bit Multicore AMD with AMD-V support
  • Memory: 16GB Minimum
  • Optical Drive: DVD Multi Dual Layer or external USB Optical Drive (Optional)
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise, Pro, or Education
  • Hard Disk Drive: 750GB or greater HDD with external USB Storage Drive
  • Display: Discrete (AMD/NVIDIA), NOT integrated, video card (GPU), supporting at least DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.5, and Vulkan
  • Communication devices:
    • Wireless (802.11a/b/g/n compliant)
    • Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps with standard RJ45 jack
  • USB Ports: 2 x USB 3.0 ports (additional USB 2.0 ports optional)

Career opportunities

  • Senior Programmer
  • Game Programmer
  • C++ Programmer
  • Software Developer
  • Game Level Designer
  • Web Game Developer
  • Video Game Developer
  • 3D Designer
  • Publisher
  • Hardware Developer
  • Game Animator
  • Game Tester
  • Character Modeller

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