Game Level Design

Program Overview

Sheridan's Game Level Design program combines programming, scripting, and design theory to prepare students for careers in the digital game industry. The program emphasizes applied problem-solving and offers a unique integrated approach with game programming. Graduates are well-prepared for roles in game level design, game design, game development, project management, and digital graphics.

Program Outline

Outline:

Semester 1

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• PROG 50004: Introduction to Programming and Scripting for Games3
• GAME 55586: Story, Quests and Missions3
• GAME 54579: Game Level Design 16
• HIST 56529: Introduction to Game Design Theory3
• GAME 53921: Game Asset Creation3
• Total: 18

Semester 2

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• GAME 56859: Game Asset Integration (Prerequisite: GAME 53921)3
• GAME 58823: Applications of Scripting for Games3
• GAME 58448: Game Mechanics and Prototyping3
• GAME 50036: Game Level Design 2 (Prerequisite: GAME 54579)6
• MGMT 50036: Game Production3
• Total: 18

Semester 3

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• GAME 54321: Capstone Project (Prerequisite: HIST 56529 and MGMT 50036)18
• Total: 18
Courses subject to change.

Careers:

Graduates of the Sheridan Game Level Design program will attract strong interest from employers in the digital game industry. Our integrated approach with game programming and emphasis on applied problem-solving are unique in the field, offering the type of preparation employers seek.

Career Employment Areas:

• Game Level Design
• Game Design
• Game Development
• Project Management
• Digital Graphics