Introduction to Video Game Design
This Introductory certificate course welcomes aspiring video game designers to experience the creation process of digital interactive computer games for the Video Games industries.
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Quick facts
| Online Certificate |
| 4 weeks |
| Portfolio not required |
Student profile
How this program works:
Watch video (3 min)
Built for the industry. Built for your trust.
Program designed in consulations with major studios in
the Animation, VFX and Video Game industries.
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Introduction Courses start:
Monday January 6th, 2020
Deadline to apply: December 27th, 2019
Live Classes on:
Tuesdays 6:00 PM Pacific Time
Introduction to Video Game Design
Online Program Description
This course teaches students how to design interactive digital entertainment. They will study game design theory, including system design, gameplay design and level design, economics, rewards and monetization.
Students will be introduced to tools used by professional designers. Video Game Design students learn how to design, test and polish their own games.
Who Should
Attend this program
Beginners, Aspiring game designers, people that like to create interactive entertainment with a good technical understanding, must enjoy using computer game engine software.
Artists that like to design and create strategies with a wild imagination. Artists that are intrigued of the behind the scenes work done in the video games industry.
Our
Target Student
Beginners, Aspiring game designers who are deeply passionate about digital interactive entertainment.
Artists who recognize and understand their strengths of what they can be best at, and can build a rewarding career.
Not Our
Target Student
Artists looking for general education, undecided or unknowledgeable about career paths.
We recommend taking our other short introductory courses to find and recognize their strengths.
Program Outline
Introduction to Video Game Design
Week 1
What is a Game?
- What is a Video Game Designer?
Week 2
What is a player?
- Personas Definition
Week 3
Storytelling
- Narrative in Games
Week 4
Challenges & Rules
- Creating a game structure
All asssignments have to be succesfully completed to pass the course.
Course codes: INGAME-100, INGAME-200, INGAME-300, INGAME-400.
Vancouver Animation School reserves the right to review and change without notice the curriculum design to meet the industry requirements.
100% Online
Live Classes
- Small class sizes
- 1 live session per week, one hour per session
- 1 live support classes per week, one hour per session
- Office Hours support
Assignments
Workload
- Weekly assignments comprised by milestones and deadlines
- Online activities
- Assignments workload 10 - 20 hours per week
Times
Schedules
- Class times are listed at the top of this website page
- Class times are also visible on the application form
- Flexible times for you to work and study at the same time
All Inclusive Education
Every week, students have access to additional live classes of their preference to supplement their learning and improve their understanding.
Industry Driven.
Become the
awesome Artist
you are meant to be.
Talk to a human?
Click to call: 1 888-677-8827 or email: info@vanas.ca
Software Requirements
Students are responsible for supplying their own Computer Software.
Academic discounts are available to our students.
Unity Game Engine
Free for VANAS Students
Excel
Free for VANAS Students
System Requirements
Students are responsible for supplying their own Computer Hardware.
Windows System
Processor: 3 GHZ or higher
8 GB RAM (12 GB recommended)
Firefox or Chrome internet browsers
Flash Player
Apple Mac OSX
Processor: Core Duo / Intel
8 GB RAM (12 GB recommended)
Firefox or Chrome internet browsers
Flash Player
Internet
Broadband, High Speed connection
10 Mbps Download (Recommended)
1 Mbps Upload (Recommended)
Webcam & Headset
These are essential tools for Online Programs
Industry Driven.
Become the
awesome Artist
you are meant to be.
Talk to a human?
Click to call: 1 888-677-8827 or email: info@vanas.ca
Canadian Designation
An official transcript is the VANAS' certified statement of your academic record. The official paper transcript is printed on security sensitive paper and contains the Institution seal and signature of the Institution Registrar.
The Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation is British Columbia’s brand for quality post- secondary education.
The Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education administers associated regulations.
A joint initiative of the provinces and territories, through the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC),
Established in 1990 to fulfill Canada’s obligations under the UNESCO Convention on the Recognition of Studies.
Introduction to Video Game Design program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training. As such, PTIB did not review this program.
What is Accreditation?
Accreditation is meant to protect students, schools, and employers. It ensures that a school is educating its students and meeting quality standards. If you choose a school that isn’t accredited, it may be difficult to use your academic credentials. Few employers will take your education seriously. Additionally, you may not be able to transfer your credit hours or degree to an accredited school.
If you are learning for personal enjoyment, accreditation may not be important to you. However, if you want to use your academic credential in the workplace or plan on furthering your education at a later date, accreditation is essential.
“I wanted to move to the next level in my career, for a long time I wanted to learn
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Introductory Online Courses
- Accredited Introductory courses with
- an industry focus curriculum and taught
- by industry teachers who are leaders
- in their fields. These courses are intended
- for students to discover new learning
- areas by bringing awareness and application
- simultaneously. There are no pre-requisites,
- anyone from beginner to advanced
- levels of understanding and knowledge
- can attend.
1-Year Online Diploma
- A 12 months accredited diploma program
- that will take you in a semester-based
- learning journey. VANAS Diploma
- programs are career focused with
- a learning methodology that will
- take you from foundations, to
- development to understanding;
- designed with an all-inclusive
- educational pedagogy.
1-Year Combined Diploma
(Online + Onsite)
- An accredited 1-year blended diploma
- program is a common choice for many
- learners. Time is divided between online
- and onsite learning. Every Friday from
- 10am-1pm, students spend 3 hours with
- in-person sessions and interacting with
- their peers and Industry professionals.
- Designed to allow students to take
- advantage of experiential learning.
Quality of Education Matters
We offer a simple model where the tuition is the same for Canadian and International Students for all our full time diploma programs.
Tuition fees are in Canadian Dollars (CAD), reviewed annually by the Advisory Board and are subject to change without notice.
When paying with Paypal or a Credit Card a non-refundable convenience fee of 3% of the total amount will apply. If the payment is international, credit card processors take an additional 1% since it's considered cross-border.
Funding Options
VANAS' goal is to recruit the best and brightest to join our school, regardless of their backgrounds or financial situations. We find talent of different ages located anywhere in the world. VANAS values diversity.
VANAS Scholarships
These are the most sought-after source of financial assistance. Applicants will need to provide accurate details of their financial situation.
External Funding
Explore different global funding methods for your career programs, including Student Finance Loans, RESPs as well as a list of other funding options.
Funding for Developing Countries
VANAS supports international student equity by giving students from developing countries an opportunity to participate in higher education.
Eligibility
To reduce tuition costs, several awards of 10% - 50%, will be allocated per start date to candidates who can justify the difficulty in raising sufficient finances for their studies at VANAS.
a) Candidates must study online while residing in emerging/developing countries.
b) Candidates must be provide an official photo identification (Passport) as proof of citizenship from their development/emerging country.
List of Development Countries according to the International Monetary Fund:
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Chile
Colombia
Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo
Costa Rica
Côte d'Ivoire
Croatia
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini (Swaziland)
Ethiopia
Fiji
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Federated States of Micronesia
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
North Macedonia
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
São Tomé and Príncipe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Countries not listed by IMF
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registered with the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB).
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Frequently Asked Questions
To indicate your commitment to Vancouver Animation School (VANAS), and to reserve your seat in the program, you are required to pay a non-refundable tuition deposit to VANAS.
The amount of your deposit is based on the cost of your program, individual financial plan and your selected payment option.
Before paying your deposit, you must have received your Offer of Admission from VANAS.
For Diploma programs, the following payment options are available:
| Payment Options | Frequency | Amount Due | ||
| A | Full Payment | $18,500 | ||
| B | Per Term | $5,438 | ||
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Become the
awesome Artist
you are meant to be.
Talk to a human?
Click to call: 1 888-677-8827 or email: info@vanas.ca