VIDEO GAME DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
BECOME A GAME DEVELOPER
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
You will be taught how art and design principles apply to games, with an emphasis on colour theory and letter typography.
You will create and convert traditional art into digital formats. You will also study texturing, shading, perspective, and line and form.
You will examine common game elements and mechanics, layout and blueprints, game genres, reward systems, narrative, writing and storyboarding, and world building.
You will explore 3D software and tools to create and build assets as part of the gaming development process.
You will be introduced to the game industry through analysis of local and international markets. You will also learn the roles and responsibilities of game department members and organizational hierarchies within gaming companies.
You will study the history of video games as it relates to technology, violence, and gender. You will also learn about gaming’s social and cultural impact.
You will learn the concepts for object-oriented programming, organizational and structured game programming, and how to apply data structures and design patterns.
You will explore 3D software and tools to create and build assets as part of the gaming development process.
You will be taught how to use mathematical calculations to manipulate 2D and 3D graphics, and physics within games. You will also explore linear algebra formulas, calculus techniques, kinematics, and Newtonian physics.
Through the project management and development techniques you have learned in the program, you will produce a game as part of a group.
You will explore programming and problem solving as it relates to scripting, control structures, game engines, graphics, logic, 3D cross-platform technologies, virtual reality and augmented reality.
You will be taught the techniques used to test games for defects, troubleshooting processes, and the removal of bugs.
You will be introduced to artificial intelligence algorithms for games, and the latest techniques used to develop autonomous systems.
You will learn how to develop, test, and publish a mobile game through an app store.
You will learn the technology and tools for designing and generating sound effects and composing music.
You will be taught how to use visual game engines to develop cross-platform games.
You will learn the best practices for game production, including asset management, waterfall development, and agile and SCRUM production methodologies.
You will learn how to run a gaming studio, with a focus on business models, game marketing, and budgeting.
This course will see your team acting as a game studio, with a focus on designing and developing a game.
You will integrate your gaming projects into a proper demo reel. You will learn to write a resume and cover letters, and how to conduct interviews.
*For a full list of our Video Game Design & Development program courses, visit the TFS website.
Our students graduate this program equipped with a portfolio, showcasing a variety of work, such as:
- 2D Game
- 3D Game
- Mobile App Game
Examples:
YOUR MENTORS
Andrew Barnsley
His dream is to see Toronto Film School students on the sets of every major production in Canada.
TFS EXPERIENCE
TFS Experience
Exclusive networking opportunities
Curriculum based on today’s industry trends
Campus located in the heart of Toronto
Learn from working industry professional faculty
Dedicated support services
Graduate with a portfolio
AFFILIATION, PARTNERSHIP, & ACCOLADES
TFSFF
TFS Film Festival
Our annual TFS film festival is an awards show that allows students to showcase their work and be rewarded for their creativity.
YOUR SUPPORT SYSTEM
Accessibility & Academic Accommodations
Yorkville University (YU) and Toronto Film School (TFS) are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming learning environment for all learners.
Career Services
A team of Career Services Advisors offers one-on-one and group sessions, plus, webinars on several relevant career development topics, including career exploration, resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, researching the labour market, and more.
Mental Health & Wellness
The mental health and wellness team provides free of charge, individual counselling using short-term and goal-directed counselling and group and workshops supporting holistic health and wellness.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Toronto Film School, we’re working to ensure that everyone’s human rights are protected. Learn how our students, faculty and staff are being equipped with the resources and tools they need to reach their full potential.
DEGREE PATHWAY
