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video game development diploma, fast

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 gaming studios and other prospective employers.

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Deliver Mode

Live Online

Start Dates

January, April, July, October

Program Duration

18 months (6 terms)

Program OVERVIEW

WHERE OUR GRADUATES WORK

become a video game maker while learning the business

Industry-active gaming professionals will teach you the entire video game development process for console, PC and mobile. In a simulated studio environment, you’ll learn game engine programming, game physics, VR development, programming logic, the role of A.I. in the production of today’s games, and much more. You’ll also learn how the video game business operates and take part in exclusive networking opportunities. You’ll graduate confident and connected, with a portfolio of work and the skills needed to design and program your own video games.

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CAREER OUTCOMES FOR VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT GRADUATES

  • Game Play Programmer
  • Quality Assurance Tester
  • Game Network Programmer
  • Game AI Programmer
  • Game Designer
  • Project Manager

Student Testimonials

“I realized if I wanted to go into game dev, I needed to go where all the professionals are. I didn’t want to spend three years in school. TFS has this fast-track program, only 18 months. The program made me realize that there has been a shift in video game ideology, we’ve come from a character simply reaching a new level to tackling deeper themes or more personal issues. For me, it’s a whole new way of storytelling.”

Chris Hatcher

Video Game Design & Development ’24

Owner, Sun Seal Studios & Game Developer, GlitchKey Games

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.

Kariane Taklo

Class of '21

Game Programmer

Proofs & stats

Sources: Entertainment Software Association of Canada 

we're located in toronto, canada's creative capital and your gateway to the industry

Toronto, Canada’s largest city and financial hub, is situated in Ontario, the province boasting the nation’s highest concentration of video game studios. Notable developers like Ubisoft, Gameloft, and Big Viking Games have all set up studios here in Toronto.

Over

800

video game companies in the country1

Over

34k

Full Time Equivalents of employment in Canada2

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let's talk about your future in gaming

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OUR CAMPUS
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120 Bloor St E

120 Bloor St E
Toronto, ON, M4W 1B7
Canada

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On Campus programs are offered through Toronto Film School, Ontario.

In Ontario, Yorkville University offers a Bachelor of Creative Arts degree which is delivered on-campus and online. The institution has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) to offer the BCA for a 7-year term starting 12/17/2020. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions).