Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Game Programming program at Niagara College is a unique dual-credit program with Brock University. It equips students with the knowledge and skills to become successful game programmers in the digital game and interactive media industry. Students will attend both institutions concurrently and collaborate with Game Design students in development teams. The program offers hands-on, applied learning in state-of-the-art game development labs and prepares students for careers in various aspects of game programming.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program is a unique dual-credit program between Niagara College and Brock University, leading to a four-year Bachelor of Science-Game Programming degree from Brock University and a three-year Advanced Diploma in Game Development from NC in four years.
Objectives:
- To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become successful game programmers in the digital game and interactive media industry.
- To offer hands-on, applied learning in state-of-the-art game development labs.
- To foster practical individual and collaborative game development experience, including team projects where students conceive, design, develop, and showcase original game titles.
Careers:
- A.I. programming
- Game engine design and development
- Game world and content design
- Gameplay and graphics programming
- Mobile gaming applications
- Online
etwork programming - Software production and development
- User interface programming and design
Other:
- Students will attend Brock and NC concurrently while collaborating with Game Design students in development teams.
- The program requires a minimum and recommended computer specification for optimal performance.
- All costs associated with program requirements are the responsibility of the student.
- The program is competitive and has important application deadlines, which can be found at niagaracollege.ca/deadlines/.
- For a list of courses, visit brocku.ca/game/bsc-game-programming/.
Entry Requirements:
- Minimum overall average on six 4U or 4M courses, including prerequisites, of 70%* plus the OSSD
- Required Subjects: English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) (min.70%)
- Applicants are required to submit a Statement of Interest.
- Admission is not guaranteed by attainment of the minimum requirements as some programs require higher averages.
