Video Game Design
Ready to turn your creative ideas into playable video games? In this one-year certificate, you’ll explore the tools and software used in game development and build the skills to bring your ideas to life.
What is the Video Game Design Certificate?
In this program, you'll learn how to design video games. Courses cover a range of topics across Creative Technologies and Design, including game design theory, 3D animation, digital storytelling, video game design, coding, augmented reality, virtual reality, livestreaming, and sound design for video games.
You'll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, including Unity, C#, Maya, and Digital Audio Workstations. With these tools and skills, you’ll be ready to bring your own video game ideas to life.
You can also add this certificate to a degree or diploma.
Some courses you may take as part of this program include:
CTCH 216/DES 216 – 3D Animation
An online real-time interactive software intensive course that addresses digital art, design, DE animation and modeling.
CTCH 219/DES 219 – Game Design Audio
This course will provide an introductory overview of the workflow and tools utilized to sound design for the gaming industry. Students will study the creative process of game designers and how they use sound and music to contribute to aesthetics and meaningful gameplay. This will include a comprehensive overview of the process of recording and mixing unique sound effects for animation, as well as knowledge pertaining to the composition and curation of music for a video game.
CTCH 224/DES 224 – Playing Video Games
In this course, students play and study a survey of iconic video games from 1970s-2020s such as arcade games, dungeon crawlers, platformers, RPGs, MMOs, choice-based games and blockbuster, narrative-driven games. Students will be introduced to critical approaches to video games as crucial frameworks for engaging these immersive, digital entities.
CTCH 312/DES 312 – Introduction to Computer Game and VR Design
This course introduces computer game design using Unity and other industry standard software, through concept, pre-production, production and post-production; includes storyboarding and distribution. For game design, and virtual reality composition towards experimental art applications.
CTCH 313/DES 313 – Augmented Reality
Students will critically engage with augmented reality (AR) experiences and be introduced to user experience (UX) design specifically for AR, including interaction design (IxD), sound design, and user testing. Students will gain hands-on skills in creating an interactive AR experience from conception to production and promotion.
CTCH 314/DES 314 – 3D Animation Design: Story, Character & Motion
Advanced studies in 3D modelling/animation for Industry and Entertainment. Studies will include opportunities to learn character modelling, rigging and animation. Applications for motion graphics and visual effects (VFX). Professional 3D portfolio for media and industry will be covered.
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Why Study Video Game Design at the University of Regina?
Gain the Skills Needed to Design Games
Build creative, technical and critical design skills required across games, VFX and animation industries.Skills for the Digital World
You’ll develop skills that go beyond video game design. Explore how technology and digital culture shape the way we interact, and learn to create interactive experiences for play, education and moreExperienced Faculty and Instructors
Learn from faculty and instructors with experience in creative industries. Their focus on hands-on learning helps you develop your technical and creative skills.Flexible Program
This program is one of the many certificate programs offered at the University of Regina. It can be taken independently or alongside your current degree and completed at your own pace!Video Game Design Program Frequently Asked Questions
- Tuition fees vary depending on whether you are a domestic or international student. To see the cost per credit hour for the Faculty of Media, Arts and Performance, visit the Tuition and Fee Schedule.
- This certificate program requires 30 total credit hours .
- You can also use theUndergraduate Budget Calculator to estimate your annual university expenses.
You may be eligible for scholarships, financial aid, or other funding opportunities.
Scholarships: You are encouraged to explore available scholarships and awards.
Financial aid:
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and designated protected persons may qualify for Canada Student Financial Aid, which provides loans and grants to help cover education costs.
- International students on a study permit should explore financial aid options available in their home country or consider loan opportunities through local banks.
What Can You Do with a Certificate in Video Game Design?
Throughout the program, you’ll develop a range of creative technology skills that can be applied to a variety of career paths. These skills will prepare you for opportunities in game design and other creative technology fields.
Graduate Career Pathways Include:- Video Game Designer (Level Designer, QA Support, Producer, Story Writer)
- 2D and 3D Animator – 3D Asset and Visualization Design
- Audio/Sound Design for Video Games
- Interactive and UX Design
- - AR/VR Design
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