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Start your fast-growing Game Design career in just 30 weeks
Turn your passion for games into real-world skills, portfolio-worthy projects, and a clear path to a successful career in game design.
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⚡️ Limited Offer: Apply now to save 15% on tuition.
⚡ No Tech Experience Required
⚡ No Tech Experience Required
🚀 Career Support & Hiring Partners
🚀 Career Support & Hiring Partners
🚀 Career Support & Hiring Partners
🎯 Industry Expert Instructors
🎯 Industry Expert Instructors
Your Path Into Game Design
Your Path Into Game Design
Start Your Application
Apply to the bootcamp, connect with admissions, and get a clear roadmap for your game design career.
Start Your Application
Apply to the bootcamp, connect with admissions, and get a clear roadmap for your game design career.
Learn & Build Skills
Gain confidence as you craft engaging mechanics, immersive levels, and player experiences through hands-on, project-based learning.
Learn & Build Skills
Gain confidence as you craft engaging mechanics, immersive levels, and player experiences through hands-on, project-based learning.
Create Your Portfolio
Build a professional portfolio with multiple projects and a capstone that demonstrates you’re job-ready.
Create Your Portfolio
Build a professional portfolio with multiple projects and a capstone that demonstrates you’re job-ready.
Land Your Job
Connect with hiring partners, get career coaching, and step into your first game design role.
Land Your Job
Connect with hiring partners, get career coaching, and step into your first game design role.
Why Become A Game Designer?
Why Become A Game Designer?
1,800+
Students launched their careers with us
700+
Game development related jobs posted annually in Vancouver alone
Your Career In Game Design
Your Career In Game Design
Game design is at the heart of creating experiences players love. With the gaming industry generating over $184 billion globally in 2023, there’s strong demand for designers who can craft compelling mechanics, levels, and narratives. In our Game Design program, you’ll focus on designing gameplay loops, storytelling, and player experiences, shaping games that captivate and engage audiences.
Over 5,000+ Game Design & Development related job openings annually across Canada.
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Over 5,000+ Game Design & Development related job openings annually across Canada.
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Earning Potential That Grows With You 💸
Earning Potential That Grows With You 💸
$70,261 – $80,000
$70K – $80K
Entry-Level (0–2 years)
Entry-Level
(0–2 years)
$80,000 – $95,000
$94K – $120K
Mid-Level (3–5 years)
Mid-Level
(3–5 years)
$95,000 - $105,000+
$124K - $150K
Senior-Level (6+ years)
Senior-Level
(6+ years)
Source: Talent.com
Our Students Go On To Work at Leading Companies
Our Students Go On To Work at Leading Companies
You’re not alone on your journey — our guidance team is here to help.
You’re not alone on your journey — our guidance team is here to help.
Get personalized advice, answers to all your questions, and a clear roadmap to launch your career with the Game Design Bootcamp.
Book Your Free Career Guidance Call
Our team is here to map out your personal career path.
So you can start strong, without second-guessing yourself.
Our Graduates’ Success
Jordan M.
"I came in with zero confidence. By the end, I was building real projects and speaking the language."
75
Days Learning
2
Offers
Jordan M.
"I came in with zero confidence. By the end, I was building real projects and speaking the language."
75
Days Learning
2
Offers
Jordan M.
"I came in with zero confidence. By the end, I was building real projects and speaking the language."
75
Days Learning
2
Offers
Our Graduates’ Success
Jordan M.
"I came in with zero confidence. By the end, I was building real projects and speaking the language."
75
Days Learning
2
Offers
Jordan M.
"I came in with zero confidence. By the end, I was building real projects and speaking the language."
75
Days Learning
2
Offers
Jordan M.
"I came in with zero confidence. By the end, I was building real projects and speaking the language."
75
Days Learning
2
Offers
Our Graduates’ Success
Jordan M.
"I came in with zero confidence. By the end, I was building real projects and speaking the language."
75
Days Learning
2
Offers
Jordan M.
"I came in with zero confidence. By the end, I was building real projects and speaking the language."
75
Days Learning
2
Offers
Jordan M.
"I came in with zero confidence. By the end, I was building real projects and speaking the language."
75
Days Learning
2
Offers
Course breakdown
As you go through the course, you will gain hands-on experience while applying your skills towards a personal project of your own.
Unit 1
Game Design Foundations
Unit 2
Prototypes with Unreal Engine
Unit 3
Game Concept Development
Unit 4
Gameplay Design
Unit 5
Game User Experience ("Game Feel")
Unit 6
Capstone Project
Tools you will learn:
Course breakdown
As you go through the course, you will gain hands-on experience while applying your skills towards a personal project of your own.
Unit 1
Game Design Foundations
Unit 2
Prototypes with Unreal Engine
Unit 3
Game Concept Development
Unit 4
Gameplay Design
Unit 5
Game User Experience ("Game Feel")
Unit 6
Capstone Project
Tools you will learn:
Course breakdown
As you go through the course, you will gain hands-on experience while applying your skills towards a personal project of your own.
Unit 1
Game Design Foundations
Unit 2
Prototypes with Unreal Engine
Unit 3
Game Concept Development
Unit 4
Gameplay Design
Unit 5
Game User Experience ("Game Feel")
Unit 6
Capstone Project
Tools you will learn:
Taught by Industry Professionals
Taught by Industry Professionals
Our instructors aren’t just teachers—they’re industry professionals who bring real-world experience into every lesson.
Our instructors aren’t just teachers—they’re industry professionals who bring real-world experience into every lesson.
Sam Bradley
User Interface Artist at EA
Donald Murataj
Senior Data Scientist @ SHIFT
Julian Nasielski
Game Designer @ Ubisoft
Vincent James
Game Designer at EA
Course Dates
Course Dates
Live classes are 90 minutes twice a week. Please select the time slot that works for you.
Live classes are 90 minutes twice a week. Please select the time slot that works for you.
May 12, 2026
December 8, 2026
Enrolment Deadline: May 5
Time Slot #1
Live Sessions
Tuesday & Thursday
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM PT
Labs
Wednesdays (Monthly)
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM PT
Time Slot #2
Live Sessions
Tuesday & Thursday
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM PT
Labs
Wednesdays (Monthly)
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM PT
May 12, 2026
December 8, 2026
Enrolment Deadline: May 5
Time Slot #1
Live Sessions
Tuesday & Thursday
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM PT
Labs
Wednesdays (Monthly)
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM PT
Time Slot #2
Live Sessions
Tuesday & Thursday
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM PT
Labs
Wednesdays (Monthly)
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM PT
May 12, 2026
December 8, 2026
Enrolment Deadline: May 5
Time Slot #1
Live Sessions
Tuesday & Thursday
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM PT
Labs
Wednesdays (Monthly)
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM PT
Time Slot #2
Live Sessions
Tuesday & Thursday
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM PT
Labs
Wednesdays (Monthly)
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM PT
Tuition & Funding
Tuition & Funding
Tuition & Funding
Explore flexible financing and funding options to support your learning journey — or book a consultation for personalized guidance.
Pay Upfront
Pay Upfront
Pay in full and save 15%. We accept wire transfers and credit card payments.
Pay in full and save 15%. We accept wire transfers and credit card payments.
$14,995
$14,995
$14,995
$12,746 CAD
$12,746 CAD
$12,746 CAD
excluding tax
excluding tax
Deferred Payment Plans
Deferred Payment Plans
Pay tuition in 3, 6, 12, or 24-monthly installments. Payment plans are subject to a one-time admin fee.
For as low as
For as low as
$624 CAD/month
$624 CAD
/month
$624 CAD
/month
excluding tax
excluding tax
A Credential That Opens Doors
A Credential That Opens Doors
You will earn a co-branded Circuit Stream and UBC Extended Learning professional digital badge to add to your LinkedIn profile and resume, helping you stand out in the job market!
You’re not alone on your journey — our guidance team is here to help.
You’re not alone on your journey — our guidance team is here to help.
Get personalized advice, answers to all your questions, and a clear roadmap to launch your career with the Game Design Bootcamp.
1
Share Your Career and Lifestyle Goals.
2
Explore Options and Next Steps.
3
Walk Away With a Clear Plan.
4
Start Your Journey
⚡️ Schedule Your Free Career Guidance Call
What you will learn
Over the course of 30 weeks, you will acquire the skills needed to analyze game design elements, conceive gameplay concepts, design game mechanics with various tools, create functioning game prototypes, and test novel gameplay concepts. You will also learn about the role of game designer, its various specializations, and how they fit into video game production.
Master foundational game design concepts and principles
Understand the role of game designers and their impact on the gaming industry.
Analyze successful games to identify key elements of engaging gameplay.
Create immersive experiences through game feel and user experience design.
Prototype and test game ideas using Unreal Engine 5 and industry-standard tools.
Build a diverse portfolio showcasing game design expertise and creativity.
Develop essential career skills and strategies for pursuing a job in game design.
What to expect?
Live Sessions - Two 2.5 hour live sessions per week.
Lab Session - A dynamic environment to foster your skills offered every month for 2.5 hours.
Career Coaching - Through 1-on-1 career coaching and group workshops, we’ll guide you through your job application process.
Capstone Project - Demonstrate your readiness for an entry-level job as a game designer by showcasing your newly acquired skills in your capstone project.
Community Access - Access to Circuit Stream's Community of 1000+ tech professionals.
Digital Badge - show off the skills you earn through a University-backed digital badge with Circuit Stream and University of British Columbia Extended Learning.
What you will learn
Over the course of 30 weeks, you will acquire the skills needed to analyze game design elements, conceive gameplay concepts, design game mechanics with various tools, create functioning game prototypes, and test novel gameplay concepts. You will also learn about the role of game designer, its various specializations, and how they fit into video game production.
Master foundational game design concepts and principles
Understand the role of game designers and their impact on the gaming industry.
Analyze successful games to identify key elements of engaging gameplay.
Create immersive experiences through game feel and user experience design.
Prototype and test game ideas using Unreal Engine 5 and industry-standard tools.
Build a diverse portfolio showcasing game design expertise and creativity.
Develop essential career skills and strategies for pursuing a job in game design.
What to expect?
Live Sessions - Two 2.5 hour live sessions per week.
Lab Session - A dynamic environment to foster your skills offered every month for 2.5 hours.
Career Coaching - Through 1-on-1 career coaching and group workshops, we’ll guide you through your job application process.
Capstone Project - Demonstrate your readiness for an entry-level job as a game designer by showcasing your newly acquired skills in your capstone project.
Community Access - Access to Circuit Stream's Community of 1000+ tech professionals.
Digital Badge - show off the skills you earn through a University-backed digital badge with Circuit Stream and University of British Columbia Extended Learning.
What you will learn
Over the course of 30 weeks, you will acquire the skills needed to analyze game design elements, conceive gameplay concepts, design game mechanics with various tools, create functioning game prototypes, and test novel gameplay concepts. You will also learn about the role of game designer, its various specializations, and how they fit into video game production.
Master foundational game design concepts and principles
Understand the role of game designers and their impact on the gaming industry.
Analyze successful games to identify key elements of engaging gameplay.
Create immersive experiences through game feel and user experience design.
Prototype and test game ideas using Unreal Engine 5 and industry-standard tools.
Build a diverse portfolio showcasing game design expertise and creativity.
Develop essential career skills and strategies for pursuing a job in game design.
What to expect?
Live Sessions - Two 2.5 hour live sessions per week.
Lab Session - A dynamic environment to foster your skills offered every month for 2.5 hours.
Career Coaching - Through 1-on-1 career coaching and group workshops, we’ll guide you through your job application process.
Capstone Project - Demonstrate your readiness for an entry-level job as a game designer by showcasing your newly acquired skills in your capstone project.
Community Access - Access to Circuit Stream's Community of 1000+ tech professionals.
Digital Badge - show off the skills you earn through a University-backed digital badge with Circuit Stream and University of British Columbia Extended Learning.
In partnership with
Courses for Adults
Camps for Youth
This course is delivered by Circuit Stream in collaboration with the University of British Columbia Extended Learning
In partnership with
Courses for Adults
Camps for Youth
This course is delivered by Circuit Stream in collaboration with the University of British Columbia Extended Learning
In partnership with
Courses for Adults
Camps for Youth
This course is delivered by Circuit Stream in collaboration with the University of British Columbia Extended Learning