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Advanced Diploma of Game – Development
Advanced Diploma of Game – Development

Advanced Diploma of Game – Development

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  • Level:3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma
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* Insurance, Testing (Placement Assessment), Student ID Card (myCard), Material Fee, Student Centre Facilities Fee, etc

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
  • English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission
  • Math 11 M or U 55%; or 12 C or U 55% or take the Centennial College Math Skills Assessment for Admission

English Requirements

Minimum English Proficiency Scores Accepted

English Proficiency Test

Advanced Diploma Programs **

TOEFL

570 Paper-based
84+ minimums of 21 for the Internet-based test

MELAB

Score of 78

IELTS

6.5 with no band score less than 6.0

CAEL

Overall 60, Writing score 60

Pearson Test of English (Academic)

58+

International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP)

3.9+

Cambridge English Exams: Proficiency (CPE), Advanced (CAE), First (FCE)

170-179

** With English Level COMM 170/171


Centennial College accepts the Duolingo English Test to demonstrate English Language Proficiency

Minimum English Proficiency Scores Accepted

Centennial Level

Minimum Score

Certificate, diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs starting at COMM170

     115 - 124

Certificate, diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs starting at COMM160

      105 - 114

Note: Some programs may require a successful score in the College Language Skills Assessment in addition to a grade 12 English grade or equivalent for admission consideration.
 

English as a Second Language Partnerships

English Language Institution

Location

Course

Academie Linguistique Internationale

Montreal, QC

Level 7 Advanced

Canadian Language Learning Centre*

Toronto, ON

University Pathway Program

Capital English Solutions

Toronto, ON

College-University Preparation Course

EC Toronto

Toronto, ON

Pre-Advanced

EC Vancouver

Vancouver, BC

Pre-Advanced

ELS Toronto

Toronto, ON

English for Academic Purposes Level 112 for graduate certificates; for all other credentials, 109

ELS Vancouver

Vancouver, BC

English for Academic Purposes Level 109 or higher

English School of Canada***

Toronto, ON

University-College Transfer Program

Hansa Language Centre**

Toronto, ON

English for Academic Purposes and the Level 10 Exam

ICEAP

Toronto, ON

General Bridge Program (Lvl 7)

International Language Academy of Canada*

Toronto, ON

UP III’s PW 3.3 for graduate certificates; for all other credentials, PW 3.2

International Language Academy of Canada*

Vancouver, BC

UP III’s PW 3.3 for graduate certificates; for all other credentials, PW 3.2

International Language Schools Canada

Toronto, ON

University Pathway Program (A2 Level)

International Language Schools Canada

Vancouver, BC

University Pathway Program (A2 Level)

Kaplan International English 

Toronto, ON

C1 Advanced Level

Kaplan International English

Vancouver, BC

C1 Advanced Level

Quest Language Studies Toronto

Toronto, ON

Academic Pathway Certificate Program

Royal Canadian Institute of International Studies    

Toronto, ON

Advanced English for Academic Purposes for graduate certificates;
for all other credentials,
English for Academic Purposes

Sprott Shaw Language College

Toronto, ON

English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE)

Sprott Shaw Language College

Vancouver, BC

English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE)

Sprott Shaw Language College

Victoria, BC

English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE)

St. George International College*

Toronto, ON

University and College Pathway

Stafford House Toronto**

Toronto, ON

Academic College Preparation

The Language Gallery**

Toronto, ON

UPP Level 6

Toronto International College

Toronto, ON

Level 5 Advanced

Upper Madison College

Toronto, ON

Level 15 (EAP Term 3)

*passing grade of 75% required
**passing grade of 80% required
***for degree programs, a passing grade of 80% required

Students who achieve a minimum grade of 70% in any of these programs will satisfy Centennial's English Language requirement for admittance into Centennial College post-secondary programs. Agreements may also specify entry requirements into graduate certificate programs.  Students will still need to follow the regular application procedures and must meet all other admission requirements.

Other Requirements

Applicants are required to submit at least at least THREE (3) pieces of your own work demonstrating your interest in at least TWO (2) of the following areas:

  • Art - drawing, painting, 2D design, 3D modeling, animation (2D or 3D)
  • Sound - digital music, sound design, sound fx.
  • Development - coding, math, physics, logic, problem solving.s
  • Design and Story - short stories, interactive works, games (including board games or card games), comics, storyboards, films, game ideas, design documents, etc.

Applicants are also advised to attend a program information session / interactive workshop. Dates and information will be emailed directly to applicants.

 

Course Information

Game – Development is a three-year advanced diploma program that aims to develop expert game designers who are able to create and develop their own titles. The program will prepare you to become technically literate with the ability to advance the conceptual and cultural potential of games.

By concentrating on the practical applications of the game production process from the artistic, managerial and technical sides, the program will introduce you to 2D and 3D design processes and foundations of computer programming. You'll also learn to effectively communicate with teams of artists and programmers to design, prototype and iterate their own fully playable 2D and 3D games, and gain other professional and personal skills for success in the industry.

Program Highlights

  • A unique focus on mobile game development will help you excel in a rapidly growing market.
  • You'll learn the skills to make games from art and creative design to the fundamentals of software coding.
  • Individually or as a part of a team, you'll develop, prototype and iterate fully playable games.
  • Intensive professional development will help you find your own niche in this thriving industry. 

 

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Courses

Semester 1

Course Code Course Title
COMM-160/161 College Communication 1
GDDV-100 Game Theory 1
GDDV-101 Game Math
GDDV-102 Audio Foundations
GDDV-103 2D Design Principles
GDDV-105 Digital Graphics Production
GDDV-106 Development Concepts
GDDV-199 Creativity in Context

Semester 2

Course Code Course Title
COMM-170/COMM-171 College Communications 2
GDDV-200 Game Theory 2
GDDV-201 Project Management for Games
GDDV-202 Game Physics
GDDV-203 2D Animation
GDDV-204 History of Computer Game Design: Technology & Culture
GDDV-205 Game Development
GNED-500 Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action

Semester 3

Course Code Course Title
GDDV-300 Game Theory 3
GDDV-301 Game Industry
GDDV-302 Game Engines 1
GDDV-303 3D Modeling
GDDV-304 Game Logic 1
GDDV-305 User Experience
GNED General Education Elective

Semester 4

Course Code Course Title
ENGL-253 Advanced Business Communications
GDDV-400 Emerging Technologies
GDDV-401 Game Funding & Marketing
GDDV-402 Game Engines 2
GDDV-403 3D Animation
GDDV-404 Game Logic 2
GNED General Education Elective

Semester 5

Course Code Course Title
GDDV-500 STORYWORKS
GDDV-501 Lighting & Rendering
GDDV-502 Game Engines 3
GDDV-503 Collaborative Project
GDDV-504 Game Logic 3
GDDV-505 Professional Practice
GDDV-506 Game Theory 4

Semester 6

Course Code Course Title
GDDV-600 Field Placement
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Pre Courses

English Language Learning (ELL) is taught at Progress Campus

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Pathway Courses

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Junior Game Designer
  • Web Game Developer
  • Video Game Developer
  • 3D Designer

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance fee is 500CAD per year

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