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Game Development – Programming
This program has an application deadline of April 30
Upgrade from player to programmer and build the skills you need to develop innovative interactive experiences.
Prepare for a successful career in video game development and learn to implement game mechanics, optimize production and manage the development process as part of an independent business.
Game Development – Programming provides you with the applied mathematics and coding skills needed to help create and support interactive gaming experiences. If you’d like to focus on the visual design aspect of games, check out Game Development – Art.
Programmers are a vital part of the game design process, laying the groundwork and implementing game mechanics while ensuring everything runs efficiently and error-free. Through the Game Development – Programming advanced diploma, you’ll build crucial object-based programming skills, explore modern innovations in game development and learn to use an industry-standard game engine to create 2D and 3D prototypes. You’ll also build collaboration and business skills and learn to manage, develop and market an independent game development business.
Applied learning and practical work experience are vital to your success in this program. To help build your confidence and professional skillset, you’ll study in a collaborative, team-based environment, learn to solve real challenges and produce work that meets and exceeds industry standards. Throughout the program, you’ll work with students from Game Development – Art to create games, gain crucial collaboration experience and build a relevant portfolio to showcase your talents.
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Program TypeFull-time
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CredentialAdvanced Diploma
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Program DeliveryProgram courses are delivered primarily in person, with some components delivered online. See locations to understand where the in-person components of this program take place.In-person hybrid
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In-person LocationExchange District Campus
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IntakeFall
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Program Length2 years
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Total Tuition / Fees for CoursesEstimated total tuition fees for all terms of this program for domestic students. Other fees not included in this total include textbooks, supplies, application fee, etc. Learn more ›$21,200 – $23,400
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How to EnrolThis program requires a formal application. Find out how to apply ›Application required
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Application TypeRRC Polytech programs have different types of applications. Learn more about application types ›Competitive admission
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Application DeadlineApril 30
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Work-Integrated LearningWork-integrated learning includes opportunities like co-op, field and clinical placements, internships and industry projects.Gain hands-on experience with real work opportunities
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International ProgramFind out about the services and supports available to international students. Learn more ›Open to students from around the globe
Experience a Polytechnic Education
Full-time Delivery: Something New Every Term
In this program, you’ll develop crucial coding, mathematics, narrative design and business management skills. Throughout the program, you’ll collaborate with classmates and artists to plan and develop a new video game prototype each term.
TERM 1
Explore object-oriented programming and build fundamental skills in an industry-standard game engine.
TERM 2
Build on your game development skills while collaborating with other programmers and technical artists.
TERM 3
Apply your knowledge through a co-op work placement or industry project and learn to solve real production challenges as you complete group projects.
TERM 4
Collaborate on increasingly complex prototypes while you refine your game development knowledge.
TERM 5
Complete a major research project and finish assembling your professional portfolio.
Employment Potential
Prepare yourself for career success
Potential Grad CAREERS
- Generalist programmer
- Gameplay programmer
- UI programmer
- AI programmer
- Game tools programmer
- C++ developer
- Programmer – quality assurance
- Tool support specialist
- Back-end developer
- Physics programmer
- Audio programmer
- Automation programmer
- Graphics programmer
What to Expect in This Program
Get Prepared for the Future of Work
Excel with practical learning and experienced instructors, all focused on your success. With an employer-driven education, you won’t just be ready for a career – you’ll be prepared to stay in front of what’s ahead.
Graduate Success
As a Game Development – Programming graduate, you’ll develop practical skills, technical expertise and work experience using the same state-of-the-art equipment as major studios and industry experts. With this career-focused education, you’ll have everything you need to create engaging, high-quality experiences and adapt to industry innovation.
Become an asset on any team
To complete major projects, you’ll partner with Game Development – Art students to design, build and test fully functioning games. This studio-based experience will teach you to work with technical artists and designers and build crucial collaboration skills, setting you apart from the competition.
Develop your professional portfolio
At RRC Polytech, we understand the power of applied learning. Through Game Development – Programming, you’ll explore industry-standard techniques and best practices by building fully functioning games, creating a professional portfolio that showcases your programming, problem-solving and collaboration skills.
Join a constantly evolving industry
The gaming industry is constantly growing as game development technology changes and evolves. Learn to create innovative games and ground-breaking experiences and prepare to make your mark with a variety of exciting career opportunities.
“The unique way the learning is structured will give students the opportunity to learn about this in-demand field in a way that aligns with how real-world studios actually work.”
Louie Ghiz – Executive Director
New Media Manitoba
Who Should Enrol?
Turn your talents into academic success
As a Game Development – Programming student, you are passionate about video games and interactive experiences. You want to learn more about the video game industry, discover how your favourite games were made and turn that passion into a lifelong career. You’re also an analytical thinker who loves solving technical problems and exploring new technology.
Students that excel in this program often share these interests, skills and personality traits.
PERSONALITY TRAITS
- Detail-oriented
- Logical thinker
- Patient
- Team-oriented
- Technical thinker
SKILLS
- Lifelong learning
- Problem solving
- Research
- Self-motivation
- Troubleshooting
INTERESTS
- Gaming
- DIY / maker culture
- Coding
- E-sports
- Computer hardware
- Science fiction
- Board games
- Role-playing games
- Technology
- Game design
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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LIST OF COURSES
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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OTHER INFORMATION
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