Unleash Your Creativity
in
Video Game Designing
GRADUATE AS A
VIDEO GAME DESIGNER
IN 74 WEEKS!
Program Overview
74 Week Video Game Designer Program
Join the exciting, fun, and high growth field of Video Game Design. Start your career training at Oxford College!
Video gaming is a multi-billion-dollar industry that’s gone mainstream! Just ask any of the people you see on the street playing games on their smartphones. Whether it’s action, adventure, role-playing, strategy, sports, puzzle, or another type of game that you enjoy, it’s never been a better time to get into Video Game Design.
As a Video Game Designer, you would work in a team to design and develop video games. Knowing web development, graphic design, and programming could greatly help with this career, and having a passion for the video game industry is a must!
Is a Career as a Video Game Designer Right for You? Take the Oxford College 'Video Game Design Career Training Readiness Quiz'
This fun, online quiz takes 3-minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for. Get your Video Game Design Career Training Readiness score now!
Invaluable Video Game Designing Skills
During the Video Game Designer program, you will:
- Review the graphic designer’s instructions
- Produce or assist in developing and producing design concepts
- Capture elements such as titles, text, drawings, illustrations, graphics, lettering and colour harmonization, using a computer
- Produce computerized images and drawings
- Digitize images using peripherals and transform them using retouching systems, graphic palettes, or specialized software
- Perform the layout, page make-up, and placement using the conceptual mock-ups provided
- Paint or ink individual cells of 2D or 3D animated drawings according to animator’s specifications using an electronic palette
- Layout, draw, or paint letters, figures, logos, and designs for windows, advertisements, billboards, vehicles, books, and publications using specialized software or painting equipment
Become Qualified in Video Game Design
Oxford College’s Video Game Designer program prepares you for a rewarding career in the video game industry. Concentrating on both the artistic and technical sides of video game design, our program equips you with the programming and problem-solving skills required in this creative industry.
As a Video Game Designer, you will assist in conceptualizing projects; interpreting design specifications or sketches; preparing the page make-up, layout, and lettering; and preparing production materials for press, electronic, or multimedia publishing. As part of the program, you will complete a portfolio showcasing your accomplishments and industry-ready skills.
Why Choose Oxford College?
Career-Focused Education
All of the diploma programs are designed for long-term careers in high-growth industries, offering you superior fast-track education
Expert Instructors
Our faculty consists of experienced and well-trained staff, who will give you industry-relevant knowledge along with your career training
Modern Facilities
The state-of-the-art classrooms and labs are compliant with industry standards and allow for an emphasis on practical training
Easy Campus Access
All our six campuses are located along transit hubs making travel easy and conveniences accessible.
Flexible Start Dates
Flexible program start dates allow you to plan and begin your new career training at any time
Financial Aid
Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify. We have dedicated staff who can assist you with the Financial Aid process
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Video Game Designer
1.5 Year Diploma | $45,760 median annual salary*
- Graduates hired by television and film production companies & multimedia establishments
- Training in Producing Computerized Images, 2D/3D Animation and Developing Design Concepts
- Advance into UX Design, Programming, Software Engineering and much more!
*https://www.jobbank.gc.ca
Salary source for video game designers in Ontario with lowest 10% earning $31,720 to the highest 10% of workers earning $75,400.
Message from the Instructor
We are excited to welcome you to the Video Game Designing Program at Oxford College. This is a terrific opportunity for graduates who are looking towards a bright future.
We encourage you to learn more about our Program and discover what makes Oxford College a great learning environment. We offer a unique curriculum for this program, and you can brighten your chances of entering this creative field.
Flexible Program Options
Wish to start a new career but have conflicting priorities?
Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place.
At Oxford College, we offer flexible class schedules including Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Weekend sessions. We also offer flexible learning options (Online, Hybrid and In-person) for many of our programs.
For more information about Oxford College’s flexible program options, inquire today!
Passionate Instructors! Quality Education!
Oxford College is proud of its highly skilled and experienced instructors. Each one of them is passionate about providing quality education and dedicated to helping you develop the skills you need to succeed in the workforce and attain a meaningful career.
Countless Career Opportunities
Graduates are employed by publishing, communications, advertising, marketing, printing, and multimedia establishments, and by television and film production companies.
Upon completion of the program, you may find employment as:
- Video Game Designer
- Animator
- Character Designer
- Audio Designer
- Level Designer
- Storyboard Artist
- Technical Artist
- Texture Artist
- Game Developer
- You can also choose to go to do freelance work and be self-employed.
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary Student Diploma (OSSD) OR
Mature Student Status with Wonderlic
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Joining Oxford College was one of the greatest decisions I have made and I feel so fortunate to be one of your students. I’m really enjoying your virtual classes, you are an amazing and inspiring mentor. The style and method of your teaching tells me that I’m on the right track towards my potential career.
Personalized, Lifelong Career Counselling Services
At Oxford College, our support does not end after you graduate. Even after you earn your Diploma, our Career Service Advisors will continue working with you and help you build your career path together, for the long term.
Financial Aid
Many people need extra financial aid to attend school. At Oxford College, we believe that finances should not be a barrier for anyone seeking higher education. That’s why we have many funding programs in place, including OSAP, Second Career, and private student loans, to name a few. We will also collaborate with you to set up manageable monthly payment plans.
Sit down with a Financial Aid Advisor today. They will assess your situation.
And create a funding plan that works for you.
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