Information Technology - Game Development and Interactive Media
Overview
Immerse yourself in the game design process from day one! You will create high quality, interactive media such as games, virtual and augmented reality experiences. You will acquire the knowledge and skills required to quickly advance your career in the gaming, interactive media and simulation industries, or become an entrepreneur in charge of developing and managing your own gaming/interactive media studio.
Our innovative gaming and virtual reality laboratory is equipped with state-of-the art software and equipment. This includes motion capture facilities, an audiometric (sound) room, 3D displays and the latest in interaction devices to allow for the development of high-quality animation, 3D models, sound recording and production, game engines and gameplay code.
My time at Ontario Tech has transformed me into the best version of myself. Through the support of my wonderful peers and professors in the Game Dev program, I discovered what I am most passionate about and what I can do to help me get there. Getting involved with the school has also strengthened my leadership skills, and because of that I am prepared to work with any team I am part of in the future. Dear Ontario Tech, I am so grateful to you! Safa Nazir Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Game Development and Interactive Media, Class of 2021 Freelance Game Editor
Admissions
Admissions
Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent and one of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent or Computer Science (ICS4U) with a minimum average of 70 per cent.
Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
| Last year's cut-off | 70 per cent |
|---|---|
| Expected cut-off | mid-70s |
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our admissions website:
• Ontario secondary school applicants
• Ontario secondary school graduates
• Canadian out-of-province high school applicants
• International applicants
• Mature applicants (over 21 and never attended post-secondary)
• Transfer applicants
• General Arts and Science (GAS) applicants
• Home-schooled applicants
Career opportunities
- 3D Animation and Modeller
- Creative Director
- Game Producer
- Game Programmer
- Game User Researcher
- Level Designer
- Level Editor
- Serious Game and Simulation Designer/Developer
- Technical Marketing and Advertising Specialist in web and new media
Experiential learning
Ontario Tech students have many different opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings. With more than 300 industry and community partner organizations, students have a wide variety of experiential learning opportunities available to them.
Hands-on training is valuable; our programs offer you real-world business experience through internship work placements (locally or abroad) or capstone study projects in which you work as a team to provide consulting services to one of our industry partners.
Our leading-edge laboratories enable hands-on learning and are fully integrated with the university’s technology-enriched learning environment. Work with today’s latest technology and obtain skills valued by future employers.
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