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Become a
Game Designer
in 30 weeks

Become a
Game Designer
in 30 weeks

Become a
Game Designer
in 30 weeks

UBC Extended Learning and Circuit Stream have partnered to offer you the Game Design Bootcamp. In this beginner-friendly online course, you will gain the technical skills and industry knowledge to become a video game designer with experience prototyping in Unreal Engine 5.

UBC Extended Learning and Circuit Stream have partnered to offer you the Game Design Bootcamp. In this beginner-friendly online course, you will gain the technical skills and industry knowledge to become a video game designer with experience prototyping in Unreal Engine 5.

UBC Extended Learning and Circuit Stream have partnered to offer you the Game Design Bootcamp. In this beginner-friendly online course, you will gain the technical skills and industry knowledge to become a video game designer with experience prototyping in Unreal Engine 5.

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Learning outcomes include:

Game Design Foundations

Understand and apply the foundational concepts of game design, including the role of game designers, elements of successful games, and the dynamics of video game production.

Engagement, Balance and Player Psychology

Learn the principles and strategies to designing captivating gameplay by understanding player psychology.

Game Feel and User Experience Design

Harness player-centric design principles, integrating motion, sound, and intuitive UI design to deliver immersive, engaging, and accessible games.

Prototyping with Unreal Engine 5

Utilize Templates, Blueprints, and computer graphics with Unreal Engine 5 to test and communicate game concepts, mechanics, and ideas.

Game Design Portfolio

Establish a diverse portfolio that demonstrates your game design expertise and experience, showcasing your ability to conceptualize high-quality, engaging games for the Real-Time 3D industry.

Career Development in Game Design

Finding a job in a new industry is challenging and it requires the development of many soft skills. This course will provide guidance into the abilities and actions you need to confidently become a game designer.

Learning outcomes include:

Game Design Foundations

Understand and apply the foundational concepts of game design, including the role of game designers, elements of successful games, and the dynamics of video game production.

Engagement, Balance and Player Psychology

Learn the principles and strategies to designing captivating gameplay by understanding player psychology.

Game Feel and User Experience Design

Harness player-centric design principles, integrating motion, sound, and intuitive UI design to deliver immersive, engaging, and accessible games.

Prototyping with Unreal Engine 5

Utilize Templates, Blueprints, and computer graphics with Unreal Engine 5 to test and communicate game concepts, mechanics, and ideas.

Game Design Portfolio

Establish a diverse portfolio that demonstrates your game design expertise and experience, showcasing your ability to conceptualize high-quality, engaging games for the Real-Time 3D industry.

Career Development in Game Design

Finding a job in a new industry is challenging and it requires the development of many soft skills. This course will provide guidance into the abilities and actions you need to confidently become a game designer.

Learning outcomes include:

Game Design Foundations

Understand and apply the foundational concepts of game design, including the role of game designers, elements of successful games, and the dynamics of video game production.

Engagement, Balance and Player Psychology

Learn the principles and strategies to designing captivating gameplay by understanding player psychology.

Game Feel and User Experience Design

Harness player-centric design principles, integrating motion, sound, and intuitive UI design to deliver immersive, engaging, and accessible games.

Prototyping with Unreal Engine 5

Utilize Templates, Blueprints, and computer graphics with Unreal Engine 5 to test and communicate game concepts, mechanics, and ideas.

Game Design Portfolio

Establish a diverse portfolio that demonstrates your game design expertise and experience, showcasing your ability to conceptualize high-quality, engaging games for the Real-Time 3D industry.

Career Development in Game Design

Finding a job in a new industry is challenging and it requires the development of many soft skills. This course will provide guidance into the abilities and actions you need to confidently become a game designer.

Learning outcomes include:

Unity Development Skills

Build foundational skills to use Unity and create exciting real-time 3D experiences.

C# Coding for Gaming

Learn the basics of Object Oriented Programming and C#, a programming language commonly used to create games.

Game Development Process

Develop the skills necessary to work in a 3D software development team.

API Integration

Learn to leverage third-party tools to complement your game and create more immersive experiences.

Optimization

Learn the benefits of cross-platform game development which allows you to code once and release your game on a range of platforms including mobile, console, AR/VR, and PC.

Career Development in Gaming

This course guides you through the steps of crafting your elevator pitch, perfecting your interview skills, and much more.

Learning outcomes include:

Game Design Foundations

Understand and apply the foundational concepts of game design, including the role of game designers, elements of successful games, and the dynamics of video game production.

Engagement, Balance and Player Psychology

Learn the principles and strategies to designing captivating gameplay by understanding player psychology.

Game Feel and User Experience Design

Harness player-centric design principles, integrating motion, sound, and intuitive UI design to deliver immersive, engaging, and accessible games.

Prototyping with Unreal Engine 5

Utilize Templates, Blueprints, and computer graphics with Unreal Engine 5 to test and communicate game concepts, mechanics, and ideas.

Game Design Portfolio

Establish a diverse portfolio that demonstrates your game design expertise and experience, showcasing your ability to conceptualize high-quality, engaging games for the Real-Time 3D industry.

Career Development in Game Design

Finding a job in a new industry is challenging and it requires the development of many soft skills. This course will provide guidance into the abilities and actions you need to confidently become a game designer.

Unity Game Development Bootcamp is structured around project-based learning that has you gain practical skills while working on real-world projects to help build solid foundations for a career in game development.

British Columbia's Video Game Industry

8,700

Jobs Supported

161

Companies

$1B

Economic Impact

4.8

Student Rating

"It was a really special experience. Not only because of the amount of care that is put into educating all of us students, but just the format and the method of delivering the content, which is a lot in a short period of time, was really well thought out and it was really creatively presented"

"It was a really special experience. Not only because of the amount of care that is put into educating all of us students, but just the format and the method of delivering the content, which is a lot in a short period of time, was really well thought out and it was really creatively presented"

Andrew Alderte

Chief XR Officer & Head of Digital CineConcerts

Upcoming Course Dates

February 13, 2024

Feb 13, 2024

February 13, 2024

September 5, 2024

Sept 5, 2024

September 5, 2024

May 23, 2024

May 23, 2024

December 14, 2024

Dec 14, 2024

December 14, 2024

Course Format

Course Duration: 30 Weeks

Course Duration: 30 Weeks

Live Sessions: 5 hours/week

Live Sessions: 5 hours/week

Independent Study: 10 hours/week

Independent Study: 10 hours/week

Pricing Options

Save when you enrol early!

Save 15%

Applications submitted by October 31, 2023

$12,746

Save 10%

Applications submitted by August 19, 2023

$13,496

Standard Pricing

Applications submitted after October 31, 2023

$14,995

Pay Upfront

Pay in full before you start. Circuit Stream accepts wire transfers and credit card payments.

$14,995 CAD

excluding tax

Deferred Payment Plan

Pay tuition in 3-monthly installments for $4,665 per month or 24-monthly installments for $625 per month.

For as low as

$625 CAD/month

excluding tax

Pricing Options

Save when you enrol early!

Save 15%

Applications submitted by October 31, 2023

$12,746

Save 10%

Applications submitted by August 19, 2023

$13,496

Standard Pricing

Applications submitted after October 31, 2023

$14,995

Pay Upfront

Pay in full before you start. Circuit Stream accepts wire transfers and credit card payments.

$14,995 CAD

excluding tax

Deferred Payment Plan

Pay tuition in 3-monthly installments for $4,665 per month or 24-monthly installments for $625 per month.

For as low as

$625 CAD/month

excluding tax

Pricing Options

Pay Upfront

Pay in full before you start. Circuit Stream accepts wire transfers and credit card payments.

$14,995 CAD

excluding tax

Pay Upfront

Pay in full before you start. Circuit Stream accepts wire transfers and credit card payments.

$14,995 CAD

excluding tax

Deferred Payment Plan

Pay tuition in 3-monthly installments for $4,665 per month or 24-monthly installments for $625 per month.

For as low as

$625 CAD/month

excluding tax

Deferred Payment Plan

Pay tuition in 3-monthly installments for $4,665 per month or 24-monthly installments for $625 per month.

For as low as

$625 CAD/month

excluding tax

Get started today

Our next cohort starts on February 13, 2024.

Get started by downloading the course outline today!

© Circuit Stream.
This course is delivered by Circuit Stream in partnership with UBC Extended Learning.

© Circuit Stream. This course is delivered by
Circuit Stream in partnership with
UBC Extended Learning.