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Program Overview

Humber's Game Programming advanced diploma program focuses on programming, as you will learn to master coding to build games, from indie to AAA. The program is designed for students who are passionate about game development, programming, and math. You will develop a robust skillset in C++ programming, graphics (SDL, OpenGL and Vulkan), mathematics, physics, artificial intelligence, Unreal/Unity game engine, and networking. Through individual and team projects, you will gain hands-on experience using programming tools to create games while focusing on critical concepts such as game engine architecture, memory management, and agile development methodologies.

You will work with peers in the Animation-3D advanced diploma and the Bachelor of Music degree program during game jams, external projects, and/or semester long in-class projects as you build the vital collaboration skills needed by the games industry.

You will graduate with a significant mid-program project and capstone project to demonstrate your ability to create your own C++ game engine as well as coding talents using game engines (such as Unity or Unreal).

The final semester includes a work placement to give you the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on industry experience. During the placement, you will take part in structured reflections and will be guided and mentored by both an industry supervisor and a specialist industry liaison from the college. This type of learning experience will support you to transition into employment and address employers' needs for new graduates who are prepared to enter the work force.

Your Career

Game development is a $4.3 billion-a-year industry in Canada, and according to the 2021 Economic Impact Report from the Entertainment Software Association of Canada, with over 900 active studios. In 2021, women made up roughly 23 per cent of the direct workforce in the industry, and 81 per cent of companies that employ more than 100 people have adopted one or several equity, diversity and inclusion programs to attract, retain and train a gender-balanced and diverse workforce. Overall, the average salary for a full-time employee was approximately $78,600 in 2021.

Career opportunities for new graduates include game programmer, Unreal/Unity developer, quality assurance tester, and virtual/augmented reality developer.