Selection of industry and hiring partners for this bootcamp:
With the rising demand for game designers across Canada, the Game Design Bootcamp was created to prepare students with the skills and professional network needed to launch a career in the industry.
Over the course of 30 weeks, you will acquire the skills needed to analyze game design elements, conceive gameplay concepts, and design game mechanics with various tools. You will also learn about the role of game designer, its various specializations, and how they fit into video game production.
Learners take their new skills to the next level on challenging projects, working with their peers to create functioning game prototypes, and test novel gameplay concepts to showcase their game design knowledge. Students will gain experience in Unreal Engine to prototype their game ideas - giving them a competitive edge in the job market.
Students receive a Digital Badge from UBC Extended Learning and Circuit Stream, showcasing their accomplishments to future employers.
Students benefit from a wide array of career support services like resume and networking support, technical interview preparation, portfolio reviews, soft skills training, and 1:1 coaching to help them put their best foot forward in the industry.
*The materials covered in this noncredit course are subject to change due to market demand.
What Our Students Are Saying
Prior to this course, I could barely get a recreation of pong functional. Now, I am confident in my ability to create GDD's, develop prototypes, iterate, conduct and learn from play tests, and cast myself as a designer with industry-relevant skills that go beyond what happens in a game engine. I also came out with a few portfolio pieces, and my own website.
Drew W.
Game Design Bootcamp Alum
Personalized Career Support
When you join the bootcamp, you will get customized career support and guidance through bi-weekly labs for the duration of the course. These labs are designed to help you stand out and prepare to apply for jobs in the game industry. Below are some highlights of what our career program offers:
Writing resumes and cover letters that set you apart
Crafting a compelling portfolio to showcase your skills
Navigating your job search
Pitching projects and networking
Preparing and practicing for interviews
Negotiating salary
Our commitment doesn’t end at graduation. If you're still working towards your goals post-graduation, our Career Services team will continue to assist you with one-on-one sessions, job matching with our hiring partners, and networking opportunities at our exclusive Career Events.
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Bootcamp Schedule & Dates
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Step 1
Download Course Information
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Step 2
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Step 3
Program Acceptance
After your review call, you will receive an email officially offering you a seat in the program if accepted.
