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School:	Ontario Tech University
Degree:	Bachelor
Field of Study:	Information Technology
Description:	You will acquire the knowledge and skills required to quickly advance your career in the gaming, interactive media and simulation industries, or become an entrepreneur in charge of developing and managing your own gaming/interactive media studio. Our Video Games, Creative Industries and Society - Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) specialization prepares you to create engaging digital experiences at the intersection of technology, creativity and culture. Develop skills in game design, interactive media, storytelling, programming and production while exploring the social and cultural impact of games. Through hands-on projects and collaborative learning, you'll gain the experience needed to design innovative games and interactive experiences for a rapidly evolving creative industry. Our innovative gaming and virtual reality laboratory is equipped with state-of-the art software and equipment. This includes motion capture facilities, an audiometric (sound) room, 3D displays and the latest in interaction devices to allow for the development of high-quality animation, 3D models, sound recording and production, game engines and gameplay code. For more information, please visit the Game Development and Interactive Media web page.
URL:	Video Games, Creative Industries and Society at Ontario Tech University
Scholarships:	1
Careers:	Cybersecurity Analyst

Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent and one of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent or Computer Science (ICS4U) with a minimum average of 70 per cent. Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.

Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent and one of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent or Computer Science (ICS4U) with a minimum average of 70 per cent.

Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 31, 2026

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