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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.