OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (M), or Open (O) stream
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)
OR
Mature Applicant with appropriate preparation
AND
Successful score (60% or higher) achieved on a Supplemental Form
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:
A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 79 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years. SDS Program Requirements.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 53, with test results within the last two years
A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 169 with no language skill less than 162, with test results within the last two years
An English Language Evaluation (ELE) at Fanshawe College with a minimum score of 70% in all sections of the test, with test results within the last two years
Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5 students: Minimum grade of 80% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 8, 75% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 9, or 70% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10
Grade 12 English (C) or (U) OR Grade 12 The Writer's Craft (C) OR Grade 12 Business and Technological Communication (O)
Grade 11 or Grade 12 Communications Technology (M) OR Grade 11 Introduction to Computer Science (U) and Grade 12 Computer Science (U)
Grade 11 Media Arts (M) or (O) OR Grade 12 Media Arts (M)
Grade 11 Visual Art (M) or (O) OR Grade 12 Visual Art (M)
Game design is about harnessing creativity and building entire worlds for players to express themselves. There are few professions as in-demand as video game designers, and London, Ontario is at the centre of this vibrant and growing industry.
Learn in a cutting-edge facility
In the Video Game Design and Development program, you’ll study at Fanshawe College's London Downtown Campus, surrounded by leading gaming and tech industry firms. These innovators will mentor you and critique you. They’ll show you how to get in and how to get ahead. This intensive three-year advanced diploma will focus on the tools and techniques you’ll need to find an entry-level position as a concept artist, animator, level and game designer.
Develop your 2D and 3D skills by studying art and design theory, modelling, animation, texturing, anatomy and drawing. You’ll then build on these basics for an understanding of the video game as a whole. At every step of the way, designers, animators, producers and art directors in the video game industry will make sure you know how your skills will be used in the real world.
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Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
MMED-1073, 3D Intro, 3, ,
MMED-1023, Digital Drawing 1, 2.5, ,
HIST-1041, Art & Design Survey, 3, ,
MMED-1027, Animation 1, 2.5, ,
MMED-1026, Character Design Anatomy 1, 2.5, ,
INDS-1033, Video Game Theory, 3, ,
WRIT-1037, Reason & Writing 1-Contemporary Media, 3, ,
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
MMED-3055, Animation 2, 2.5, ,
MMED-3018, Digital Drawing 2, 2.5, ,
MMED-1028, Technology Survey, 3, ,
MMED-1029, Texture 1, 2.5, ,
MMED-1030, Modeling 1, 2.5, ,
MMED-3019, Character Design Anatomy 2, 2.5, ,
MMED-1031, Game Design 1, 2.5, ,
COMM-3075, Communications for Media, 3, ,
Level 3
Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course.
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
MMED-3056, Animation 3, 2.5, ,
MMED-3021, Digital Drawing 3, 2.5, ,
MMED-1032, Unity 1, 2.5, ,
MMED-3022, Texture 2, 2.5, ,
MMED-3023, Modeling 2, 2.5, ,
MMED-3058, Digital Sculpting 1, 2.5, ,
Level 4
Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course.
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
MMED-3057, Animation Mocap, 2, ,
MMED-5001, Digital Drawing 4, 2.5, ,
MMED-3025, Unity 2, 2.5, ,
MMED-3026, Texture 3, 2.5, ,
MMED-3027, Animation Rigging, 2.5, ,
MMED-3059, Digital Sculpting 2, 2.5, ,
MMED-3029, Game Design 2, 2.5, ,
Level 5
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
MMED-5002, Game Design 3, 2.5, ,
DEVL-1040, Portfolio Development 1, 2.5, ,
MMED-5003, Thesis Capstone 1, 6, ,
MMED-1034, 3D Asset Development 1, 2.5, ,
Level 6
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
MMED-5004, 3D Asset Development 2, 2.5, ,
DEVL-5002, Portfolio Development 2, 6, ,
MMED-5005, Thesis Capstone 2, 6, ,
DEVL-3013, Career Preparation, 2.5, ,
A career in the video game industry could include: Character Designer, Level Designer, Producer, Audio Designer, Modeller, Animator, Texture Artist, Concept Artist and Storyboard Artist.
Insurance/year: 835.98 CAD
