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Information Technology - Game Development and Interactive Media

Program details

Faculty
Business and Information Technology

Degree
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

Experiential learning
Capstone
Internship
Venture Creation

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Â鶹´«Ã½ University, North Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Four years

Program load
Full-time

OUAC code
DGD

Overview

student in lab with equipment Immerse yourself in the game design process from day one! You will create high quality, interactive media such as games, virtual and augmented reality experiences.

You will acquire the knowledge and skills required to quickly advance your career in the gaming, interactive media and simulation industries, or become an entrepreneur in charge of developing and managing your own gaming/interactive media studio. 

Our innovative gaming and virtual reality laboratory is equipped with state-of-the art software and equipment. This includes motion capture facilities, an audiometric (sound) room, 3D displays and the latest in interaction devices to allow for the development of high-quality animation, 3D models, sound recording and production, game engines and gameplay code.


Safa Nazir
My time at Â鶹´«Ã½ has transformed me into the best version of myself. Through the support of my wonderful peers and professors in the Game Dev program, I discovered what I am most passionate about and what I can do to help me get there. Getting involved with the school has also strengthened my leadership skills, and because of that I am prepared to work with any team I am part of in the future. Dear Â鶹´«Ã½, I am so grateful to you! Safa Nazir Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Game Development and Interactive Media, Class of 2021 Freelance Game Editor


Admissions

Admissions


Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent and one of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent or Computer Science (ICS4U) with a minimum average of 70 per cent.

Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.


Last year's cut-off70 per cent
Expected cut-offmid-70s

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Program details

Faculty
Business and Information Technology

Degree
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

Experiential learning
Capstone
Internship
Venture Creation

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Â鶹´«Ã½ University, North Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Four years

Program load
Full-time

OUAC code
DGD

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Career opportunities

  • 3D Animation and Modeller 
  • Creative Director 
  • Game Producer
  • Game Programmer
  • Game User Researcher 
  • Level Designer 
  • Level Editor 
  • Serious Game and Simulation Designer/Developer 
  • Technical Marketing and Advertising Specialist in web and new media 

Experiential learning

Â鶹´«Ã½ students have many different opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings. With more than 300 industry and community partner organizations, students have a wide variety of experiential learning opportunities available to them.

Hands-on training is valuable; our programs offer you real-world business experience through internship work placements (locally or abroad) or capstone study projects in which you work as a team to provide consulting services to one of our industry partners.

Our leading-edge laboratories enable hands-on learning and are fully integrated with the university’s technology-enriched learning environment. Work with today’s latest technology and obtain skills valued by future employers.


Did you know?

of students participate in experiential learning
companies provide paid internships and Capstone opportunities
Women for STEM scholarships available for eligible female students in STEM-focused degrees
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