EARN A
VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA, FAST
EARN A VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA, FAST
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Connected gaming professionals in a simulated studio environment will teach you the entire video game development process for console, PC and mobile. You’ll learn game engine programming, game physics, VR development, and the role of A.I. on your journey to designing and programming your own video games.
CAREER OUTCOMES FOR VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT GRADUATES
PROOFS & STATS
WE'RE LOCATED IN TORONTO, CANADA'S CREATIVE CAPITAL AND YOUR GATEWAY TO THE INDUSTRY
Toronto is Canada’s largest city and home to a booming gaming industry with high-profile companies such as Ubisoft, Gameloft and Big Viking Games located here.
video game companies in the country*
Join Canada’s Booming Creative Industries
$9.4 billion
in screen production revenue expected in 2023
63%
increase in Toronto studio space projected by 2025
Over 900
video game companies operate here
Over 34,000
graphic designers and illustrators are employed in Ontario
Sources: IBISWorld, Toronto.ca, ESAC and Government of Canada
TOUR TORONTO FILM SCHOOL, VIRTUALLY
Tour our modern studio campus in downtown Toronto, home to five studios, equipment room (featuring the latest industry-grade equipment), vocal booth, lounge and classrooms.
LET'S CHAT
LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR FUTURE IN GAMING
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OUR CAMPUS LOCATIONS
10 Dundas Campus
10 Dundas Street E., Suite 704
Toronto, ON, M5B 2G9
Canada
460 Yonge St.
460 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON, M4Y 1W9
Canada
415 Yonge St Campus
415 Yonge Street, 6th, 8th and 15th Floor
Toronto, ON, M5B 2E7
Canada
*Our Career Services Centre assists both Toronto Film School and Yorkville University students in finding work. On-campus programs are offered through Toronto Film School, Ontario.
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Our Video Game Design & Development program will take you from “aspiring” games developer to “pro” in just 18 months. This industry-focused program will see you graduate qualified, connected, and confident—with an impressive portfolio of work that showcases your new talents to prospective employers.
On Campus
Delivery Mode
Start dates 2024
January, April, July, October
18 months (6 terms)
Program Duration
BECOME A VIDEO GAME MAKER WHILE LEARNING THE BUSINESS
Game Play Programmer
Quality Assurance Tester
Game Network Programmer
You will examine common game elements and mechanics, layout and blueprints, game genres, reward systems, narrative, writing and storyboarding, and world building.
AREAS OF STUDY
Game Design
3D Modeling
You will explore 3D software and tools to create and build assets as part of the gaming development process.
Game Frameworks
Through the project management and development techniques you have learned in the program, you will produce a game as part of a group.
AI Game Programming
You will be introduced to artificial intelligence algorithms for games, and the latest techniques used to develop autonomous systems.
Mathematics for Game Programmers
You will explore linear algebra formulas, calculus techniques, kinematics, and Newtonian physics.
Game Platforms
You will be taught how to use visual game engines to develop cross-platform games.
And much more...
TESTIMONIALS
“This role has been life changing for me, even more than just an amazing job. From day one of the interview process, the team at Ubisoft showed their passion, while being more supportive, open, and caring than any employer I’ve ever worked for.”
Anthony Armstrong
Class of '18
UI Integrator at Ubisoft in Toronto
“At TFS, I got a much better understanding of the processes that happen while creating apps and video games. Now I’ve opened up my own gaming business in the industry.”
Asad Siyyid
Class of '21
Game Programmer
“This program didn't just teach me; it propelled me into a thriving high-profile career where I'm continuously applying and expanding on the skills I learned.”
Mátyás Dudás,
Class of '23
Gameplay Programmer, People Can Fly Studio
THE TFS DIFFERENCE
WHY TFS?
Here you’ll become skilled in development while learning how to develop a wide variety of games and genres for multiple platforms, including mobile.
A Hands-on Curriculum
Networking Opportunities & Events
You will network with industry pros, work with students from other programs, and have the chance to compete in events such as the Level Up Showcase.
Working Faculty
Our faculty have worked for high-profile gaming companies such as Rock Star Games, UKEN Games and Ubisoft.
Your Work is Your Own
You own the intellectual property rights to all your work. You can showcase your games in a portfolio of work or take your games to market.
Career Services Centre
You will receive the benefit of our career counsellors’ connections, aths they seek out jobs that match your particular skillset and career aspirations.
The Business of Gaming
You will study business operations, game production and pipeline, budgeting, marketing, and how to run your own gaming studio.
900
Full Time Equivalents of employment**
55.3K
* Canada’s video game industry has grown 20% since 2019, with over 900 video game companies in the country.
** Canada’s video game industry supports an estimated 55,300 Full Time Equivalents of employment.
Game AI Programmer
Game Designer
Project Manager
BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS DEGREE PATHWAY
A creative diploma from Toronto Film School qualifies you for entry into Yorkville University’s Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA) degree program. The BCA is designed to round out your education by teaching you the skills needed for business or leaderships positions in the creative arts.
Plus, it opens the door to Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWP), where you may be able to obtain a work permit valid for up to 3 years.
Begin your creative
Diploma program
Graduate with your diploma
Begin your Bachelor of Creative Arts Program
Graduate with
your Bachelor of Creative Arts degree
3.5 YEARS
1.5 YEARS
2 YEARS
ALUMNI SHOWCASE
Sydney Pallister
Class of '22
Shortly after graduation, Sydney took on a full-time position as a game developer at Beamdog Studios.
Diogo H.
Class of '22
Diogo received a full-time position four months before graduation. He now works as a technical artist at Sago Mini, a company that develops apps and toys for preschoolers and toddlers.
Ciarán Downes
Class of '22
Ciarán received a full-time job offer six months prior to graduation, and now works as a game programmer at Lightning Rod Games.
Carlos Cusumano
Class of '20
Before graduating, Carlos worked as an apprentice at CryoByte Studio in Toronto. Now, he’s a 3D generalist at ON Animation Studios in Montreal.
Nick Ashley
Class of '22
Nick has started his own video game company, Key Stuck Studios, and is developing the video game Rust Bucket.
WHERE OUR GRADUATES WORK
At TFS, I got a much better understanding of the processes that happen while creating apps and video games. Now I’ve opened up my own gaming business in the industry.
Asad Siyyid
Class of '21
Game Programmer
This role has been life changing for me, even more than just an amazing job. From day one of the interview process, the team at Ubisoft showed their passion, while being more supportive, open, and caring than any employer I’ve ever worked for
Anthony Armstrong
Class of '18
UI Integrator at Ubisoft in Toronto
I came into TFS with zero knowledge of 3D...and only some basic idea of art and sculpting. So, the fact that in two years I was able to get from zero to Disney is pretty cool.
Maria Gabriela Tapia Nieto
Class of '21
Layout Artist, Pinocchio, Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers and Sonic the Hedgehog 2
