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Game Programming

Credential: Advanced Diploma Program Code: 11661 Length: 6 semesters

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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.

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All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation.

For further information, see Admission Requirements.

Mature Applicants

Diplomas and Certificates

An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet program eligibility.

Degrees

An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.

College Transfer Applicants

Diplomas and Certificates

An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

Degrees

An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

University Transfer Applicants

Diplomas and Certificates

An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

Degrees

An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

Selection: Admission selection is based on the academic criteria indicated. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.

 

Post-Admission Requirements:

Upon admission, students are required to own or have guaranteed access to an Internet-enabled personal computer in their place of residence.

Date Location Availability International Student Availability
September 2018NorthOpenWaitlisted

The 2018-2019 fee for 2 semesters is:

  • domestic: $3,922.70
  • international: $14,964.00

Fees are subject to change.

Additional Costs

Estimated $50 – computer lab fee (per semester) and $2,000 – textbooks, course packs, print cards, etc. (for complete program).

Note: The curriculum for this program is continually modified to reflect current trends.

Fees by Semester 

Scholarships

Humber offers a variety of scholarships each year.

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Transferring from Another College or University

Details on transferring credits or credentials from another college or university or how to apply for credit based on prior work or life experience.

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Humber Ontario Graduate Certificates

Humber offers a number of Ontario graduate certificates to help take your education further.

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Ontario Transfer Options

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Program Contact(s)

Umer Noor, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 4573
gamecoordinator@humber.ca

Admissions

416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca

International Students

Phone 1-416-675-5067
international@humber.ca

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Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program. To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber's program pages or ontariocolleges.ca.

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Fees by Semester

Semester 1Domestic FeeInternational Fee*
Total$1,961.35$7,272.00
Tuition$1,501.57$6,812.22
Mandatory Non-Tuition$459.78$459.78
Lab/Materials$0.00$0.00
Co-op/Placement$0.00$0.00

 

Semester 2Domestic FeeInternational Fee*
Total$1,961.35$7,272.00
Tuition$1,501.57$6,812.22
Mandatory Non-Tuition$459.78$459.78
Lab/Materials$0.00$0.00
Co-op/Placement$0.00$0.00

 

Semester 3Domestic FeeInternational Fee*
Total$1,961.35$7,272.00
Tuition$1,501.57$6,812.22
Mandatory Non-Tuition$459.78$459.78
Lab/Materials$0.00$0.00
Co-op/Placement$0.00$0.00

 

Semester 4Domestic FeeInternational Fee*
Total$1,961.35$7,272.00
Tuition$1,501.57$6,812.22
Mandatory Non-Tuition$459.78$459.78
Lab/Materials$0.00$0.00
Co-op/Placement$0.00$0.00

 

Semester 5Domestic FeeInternational Fee*
Total$1,961.35$7,272.00
Tuition$1,501.57$6,812.22
Mandatory Non-Tuition$459.78$459.78
Lab/Materials$0.00$0.00
Co-op/Placement$0.00$0.00

 

Semester 6Domestic FeeInternational Fee*
Total$1,961.35$7,272.00
Tuition$1,501.57$6,812.22
Mandatory Non-Tuition$459.78$459.78
Lab/Materials$0.00$0.00
Co-op/Placement$0.00$0.00

*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140

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Our Program

Humber’s Game Programming advanced diploma program is project-driven and focuses on programming and game engines for the purpose of game development. You will work on team projects using programming tools to develop, test and maintain game applications through the practice of theories of usability, information architecture, network architecture and industry standards of practice. Throughout your study, you will have access to peers in related programs such as Visual and Digital Arts, and Animation – 3D which will allow you to participate in collaborative work and the opportunity to build assets for use in the game development you are undertaking as a programmer.

You will graduate with a significant Capstone project showcasing your programming talents and a skill set that combines high levels of mathematics, physics and visualization within this field of computer programming. Knowledge of game engines, familiarity with key aspects of 3D modelling, game scripting and technical direction will allow you to compete in the rapidly growing field of game development.

Courses Program Standards

Semester 1

GAME 100: Game Concepts GAME 101: Game Programming GAME 105: Game Physics 1 GAME 106: Game Mathematics 1 GNED 101: An Introduction to Arts and Sciences WRIT 120: Technical Reading and Writing Skills

Semester 2

GAME 156: Game Mathematics 2 GAME 157: Computer Graphics GAME 158: Game Physics 2 GAME 159: Game Engines 1 GAME 160: Game Production 1 WRIT 220: Technical Workplace Writing Skills

Semester 3

GAME 206: Game Engines 2 GAME 207: 3D Modeling and Animation GAME 208: Game Engines 3 GAME 209: Online Presence GAME 211: Midstone (Mid-Program) Project

Select 1 from the following courses

GNED: General Elective

Semester 4

GAME 253: Object-Oriented Analysis and Design GAME 255: Data Structures and Design Patterns GAME 257: Game Design GAME 258: Game Engines 4 GAME 259: Game Production 2

Select 1 from the following courses

GNED: General Elective

Semester 5

GAME 306: Game Physics 3 GAME 307: Artificial Intelligence GAME 308: GPU Programming GAME 309: Game Engines 5 GAME 356: Computer Networking

Select 1 from the following courses

GNED: General Elective

Semester 6

GAME 355: Capstone Project GAME 357: Platform-Specific Programming 1 GAME 358: Platform-Specific Programming 2 GAME 359: Operating Systems GAME 361: Online Gaming WORK 112: Career Connections


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The Humber Advantage

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Usability Lab

The Usability Lab is a new facility for students in the School of Media Studies & Information Technology at Humber College. This “Live Lab” is a full-fledged usability lab where content creators can capture & assess the interaction between user and design.

This Usability Lab is specialized, in that it was purposefully built for usability studies to ensure that the environment does not interfere with the testing. Designed with flexibility at its core, it has been equipped with a broad variety of technology, supporting usability testing at many different levels of sophistication.

What makes this lab unique is the fact that it is mobile. This one-of-a-kind usability lab can be delivered to those who wish to use and evaluate our designs, as well as their own. For our students, they can participate in, and lead experiments that will truly test the designs they have developed, to make sure they work in the manner they have been designed to work.

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Your Career

Game development is a growing $3 billion-a-year industry in Canada where approximately 472 active studios employ some 21,000 people full time. Work as a junior game developer or game tester for game 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 and team leader for game software development.

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