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 Game Design
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SchoolAlberta University of the Arts
LocationCalgary, AB, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 1,225
Full-time Graduate: 15
DegreeBachelor
Honours
Co-op
Length4 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*60%
Prerequisites
  •   English 
Prerequisites Notes
Cost
International: $21,083

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DescriptionThe Game Design concentration provides students with a foundation in the creative, technical, and theoretical aspects of interactive media. Its courses delve into key topics in game studies, narrative design, programming basics, and philosophies of game design across digital games, tabletop games, and XR platforms. Students will learn to develop original game concepts, create interactive experiences, and analyze different methods of design. The concentration focuses on both the conceptual, theoretical, and artistic aspects of game creation, introducing students to the game industry in order for them to include game design tools into their work, or for them to explore working in games and interactive media.
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