About Bachelor Of Arts (honours) Game Design in Niagara College

Highlights

• This is a unique dual-credential program that grants a four-year Bachelor of Arts-Game Design degree from Brock University and a three-year Advanced Diploma in Game Development from Niagara College, completed in four years.

• Hundreds of hours of hands-on, applied learning in state-of-the-art computer labs with dual full HD monitors.

• Practical individual and collaborative game development experience, including team projects where students conceive, design, develop and showcase original game titles.

• Explore the creative and cultural context of games; gaming history; platforms; and design and production paradigms as well as game design, art creation techniques and game creation and production.

• Attend Brock University and Niagara College concurrently, while collaborating with NC Bachelor of Science (Game Programming) students as part of development teams that conceive, design, plan and develop gaming projects to strengthen programming skills and expertise.

Career Opportunities

• 2D and 3D animation
• Concept art and design
• Environment and character modelling
• Game level layout and design
• Game software production and development
• Game world and content design
• Game graphics development
• Graphical user interface design
• Lighting design

• Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent.
• English–any Grade 12 (U), or equivalent (minimum grade 60%)
• Mathematics–any Grade 12 (U) or Grade 12 Accounting (M), or equivalent (minimum grade 60%)
• Four additional Grade 12 (U) or (M) level courses in any field of study
• An overall average of 65% in the six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses

• English language requirements

• Proof of English Proficiency Test Scores.
• IELTS : 6.0 overall no individual band under 5.5
• TOEFL iBT: 79 minimum:20 writing ,20 speaking

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Niagara College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The cost of attendance includes tuition fees, accommodation costs, and other expenses. The tables mentioned below will help international students estimate their cost of living in Canada.

Niagara College Tuition Fee

The cost of attendance is different for international students studying at Niagara College than the domestic students.

Accommodation

NC provides many housing facilities to their students on both their campuses. Students can also consider renting rooms, houses or sublets along with other students who are looking for housemates.

International students also have the following options for stay while they study in Canada:

• Homestays- International students can reside with a Canadian family once they have received confirmation from them.
• Landing Pad- Niagara College Landing Pad accommodates International students for 30 days, including two meals per day. 

The college helps the new students with information and ease the adjustment process with the new country.

Other Expenses

A 500 CAD tuition deposit is required of all incoming and renewing students. A spot in the programme must be secured with this deposit. This charge is a component of the tuition fee, lowering the overall amount of tuition due.

Niagara College Admissions Application

Candidates that qualify for early admission are given preference (subject to programme capacity). Those who don't meet the requirements for early admission may still be eligible for admission through the competitive admissions process. The basic requirements, however, do not ensure admittance.