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Video Games, Creative Industries and Society (Bachelor of Information Technology)

Program details

Faculty
Business and Information Technology

Degree
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

Experiential learning
Capstone
Internship
Venture Creation

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Four years

Program load
Full-time

OUAC code
DGV

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Overview

student in lab with equipment Explore the creative, technical and social dimensions of video games. Develop skills in game design, interactive technologies and digital storytelling while examining how games shape culture, communities and the future of media.

Our Video Games, Creative Industries and Society - Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) specialization prepares you to create engaging digital experiences at the intersection of technology, creativity and culture. Develop skills in game design, interactive media, storytelling, programming and production while exploring the social and cultural impact of games. Through hands-on projects and collaborative learning, you'll gain the experience needed to design innovative games and interactive experiences for a rapidly evolving creative industry.

For more information, please visit the Game Development and Interactive Media web page. 

The Video Games, Creative Industry and Society (BIT) specialization can be taken within the Game Development and Interactive Media program.

Safa Nazir
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-off70 per cent
Expected cut-offmid-70s

Program details

Faculty
Business and Information Technology

Degree
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

Experiential learning
Capstone
Internship
Venture Creation

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Four years

Program load
Full-time

OUAC code
DGV

Apply now

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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.


Did you know?

100%of students participate in experiential learning
350+companies provide paid internships and Capstone opportunities
$5000Women for STEM scholarships available for eligible female students in STEM-focused degrees
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