Game Programming
Advanced Diploma
Program Code: 11661
Campus: North
Length: 6 semesters starting in September
Despite what your parents might tell you, playing video games can lead to a good job. Turn your love of
gaming into a satisfying career as a game developer or game tester for development companies, Internet
service providers, and companies developing games for handheld and mobile devices. Career opportunities
include:
game marketer
game software developer
game software engineer
project manager
team leader for game software development
You will graduate from this project-driven program with a well-rounded skill set that combines
mathematics, physics and visualization within the eld of computer programming with a strong emphasis
on coding. Access to our usability lab, where content creators can capture and assess the interaction
between user and design, will enrich your learning experience.
With a high degree of game-engine expertise, familiarity with 3D modelling, scripting and technical
direction, you will have the tools you need to compete and succeed in the rapidly expanding eld of game
development.
Courses
Proposed Fall 2020 Semester 2 Proposed Delivery
Semester 1
Delivery
GAME 156: Game Mathematics 2
GAME 100: Game Concepts Online
GAME 157: Computer Graphics
GAME 101: Game Programming Online
GAME 158: Game Physics 2
GAME 105: Game Physics 1 Online
GAME 159: Game Engines 1
GAME 106: Game Mathematics 1 Online
GAME 160: Game Production 1
GNED 101: An Introduction to Arts and
Online WRIT 220: Technical Workplace Writing
Sciences
Online
WRIT 120: Technical Reading and Skills
Online
Writing Skills
Proposed Fall 2020 Semester 4 Proposed Delivery
Semester 3
Delivery GAME 253: Object-Oriented Analysis
and Design
GAME 206: Game Engines 2 Online GAME 255: Data Structures and Design
Patterns
GAME 207: 3D Modeling and Animation Online
GAME 257: Game Design
GAME 208: Game Engines 3 Online
GAME 258: Game Engines 4
GAME 209: Online Presence Online
GAME 259: Game Production 2
GAME 211: Midstone (Mid-Program)
Online
Project
Select 1 from the following courses
Select 1 from the following courses
GNED: General Elective Online
GNED: General Elective Online
Semester 5 Proposed Delivery Semester 6 Proposed Delivery
GAME 306: Game Physics 3 GAME 355: Capstone Project
GAME 357: Platform-Speci c
GAME 307: Arti cial Intelligence
Programming 1
GAME 358: Platform-Speci c
GAME 308: GPU Programming
Programming 2
GAME 309: Game Engines 5 GAME 359: Operating Systems
GAME 356: Computer Networking GAME 361: Online Gaming
WORK 112: Career Connections
Select 1 from the following courses
GNED: General Elective Online
Important: For information on Fall 2020 course delivery modes, please visit the
Fall 2020 Course Delivery Modes page
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program
eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an o er of
admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail.
Admission decisions will not be released by phone.
Admission selection is based on the following 3 requirements:
1. ACADEMIC
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
Grade 12 Mathematics (MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U or equivalent)
Two Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above
Physics and/or computer science is recommended preparation for this program.
or
Mature student status
or
College or university transfer status
2. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
All applicants whose rst language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Pro ciency Policy.
3. INTERNATIONAL CREDIT EVALUATION
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or
ICAS evaluation.
How to Apply
Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.
International Academic Equivalency
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements
on the program page to enter your location.
Post-Admission Requirements
Once you have been accepted, and have con rmed your o er, you may need to complete a
further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).
Internet-enabled Personal Computer
Laptop Requirements
Upon admission, students are required to own or have guaranteed access to a laptop. The Game
Programming courses are designed such that the professor can jump from theoretical to practical aspects
of game development at any time during class. Therefore, students are expected to bring a laptop to every
class. Students are advised to choose a laptop that can handle the newest versions of Visual
Studio, Unity, Unreal, 3DS Max, OpenGL, and Android Studio. Professors will generally be using the
Microsoft Windows operating system in class.
Fees
The 2020-2021 fee for two semesters is:
domestic: $3,725.64
international: $15,874.00
Fees are subject to change.
Pathways
Humber o ers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or
refer to the program page.
Contact Information
Program Speci c Questions
Umer Noor, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 4573
[email protected]
Admissions Questions
Domestic Students
416-675-5000
[email protected]
International Students
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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reserves the right to correct any error or omission, modify or cancel any course, program, fee, timetable or
campus location at any time without prior notice or liability to users or any other Person.
On October 21, 2019, the Provincial Government of Ontario announced the renaming of the Ministry of Training,
Colleges and Universities (MTCU) to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU). Both names may appear on
this website.
Select information only is included in this printable PDF. For complete program details, refer to
humber.ca/programs.
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