About the course

The Game Design certificate is for students that want a general knowledge of the principles of game design and application of those principles on a variety of platforms. Students will learn concepts in board and card game creation, as well as gaining knowledge on creating games using digital tools and engines. Problem-solving common issues in the game design pipeline will be an emphasis of this program.

　　Learning Outcomes

　　Identify and apply the principles of game design

　　Collaborate in a group to organize and design a game prototype

　　Critically analyze the design of a game

　　Express the game pipeline through collaborative digital design projects

　　Discuss and use advanced scripting and node-based programming languages

　　Discover effective methodologies for game mechanics and designs

　　Discover rapid prototyping in the context of game design Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2021	Bellevue
Winter (January), 2024	Bellevue
Spring (April), 2024	Bellevue
Summer (July), 2024	Bellevue
Fall (September), 2024	Bellevue
Winter (January), 2025	Bellevue
Spring (April), 2025	Bellevue
Summer (July), 2025	Bellevue
Fall (September), 2025	Bellevue
Winter (January), 2026	Bellevue
Spring (April), 2026	Bellevue
Summer (July), 2026	Bellevue

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Bellevue College

Transcripts in English from the current and/or previous schools.

　　An Internet-based TOEFL (IBT) score of 61 or a Paper-based TOEFL 500 ? An academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with all sub-scores 5.5 or higher ? A grade of ?C? in English as a First Language on the IGCSE or O-level exams ? An AP English Language or Literature/Comp score of 3 (Score of 3 places into English 101) ? An IB English A exam with a minimum score of 4 (Score of 4 places into English 101) ? Smarter Balanced ELA score of 3 (This option is available for students in US high school only. Score of 3 places into English 101)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Bellevue College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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