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CAD 50000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 150

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

A VFS Game Design Education

  • In 12 months you will graduate with:
    • A diploma in Game Design
    • A professional quality online portfolio
    • Access to the VFS Alumni Directory & Job Board
    • Industry connections that will help guide your career
    • A lifetime network

Term 01:-Establish fundamental skills in game theory, pre-production techniques, and storytelling.
Term 02:-Build on your game design foundation and start to work effectively in teams. Create your own playable 2D game in Unity.
Term 03:-Shift from theoretical to practical with hands-on work on detailed design documentation and front-end interfaces, and begin specializing in coding, game art or level design.
Term 04:-The core part of this term is dedicated to designing and planning a major team-based final project.
Term 05:-Conceive, plan, and execute a final project that delivers a rewarding interactive experience.
Term 06:-Engage with ongoing play-testing and complete your final project before unveiling your work to the industry.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2025, May 2025, Sep 2025, Oct 2025

Closed

Jan 2024, Apr 2024, Aug 2024, Oct 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 56
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.
  • A synopsis of a game that you are passionate about creating
    • Explain the concept, vision, or idea. Include the genre of game you would utilize. Make references to other games to explain how you would make your game (one page maximum).
    • In addition, provide an outline detailing your story, possible levels, and characters (one page maximum).
    • Provide diagrams explaining any features or game mechanics (one to two pages maximum) and a simplified map of the game world described in your synopsis.
    • You'll find information on how to send your synopsis in the application form, or you can ask your Advisor.
    • *Intermediate computer skills are a requirement, including the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Successful completion of the VFS Foundation Visual Art & Design program

6.5 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
56 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

50000

Tuition Fee
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CAD 150

Application Fee
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12000 Per year

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