The Video Game Design online program is designed to enable aspiring video game designers to learn the process of creating computer video games.  Through a series of assignments students will learn how to apply different strategies to design their games.  Students will be introduced to tools used by professional designers.  Video Game Design students learn how to design, test and polish their own games.

Accreditation is meant to protect students, schools, and employers. It ensures that a school is educating its students and meeting quality standards.   If you choose a school that isn’t accredited, it may be difficult to use your academic credentials.  Few employers will take your education seriously. Additionally, you may not be able to transfer your credit hours or degree to an accredited school.

If you are learning for personal enjoyment, accreditation may not be important to you. However, if you want to use your academic credential in the workplace or plan on furthering your education at a later date, accreditation is essential.

4 term intensive. The Program consists of 20 hours per week comprised of live classes and online activities with a total duration of 990 hours delivered in 12 months.

• High school graduate (with transcript), or 19 years of age or older
• Must pass general assessment test and submit a portfolio. If no portfolio is submitted, student must successfully pass the corresponding Introductory course.
• International students with English as a second language must demonstrate a good oral and written level of English. A telephone, Skype, or in-person interview may be required to verify this.

This full-time online program meets the Ministry of Education requirements to Study and Work in Canada.  Students may study from their home countries or in Vancouver, Canada.  When studying in Vancouver, Canada,  all classes are conducted online and 20 hours per week of on-site lab access is available for students to interact with one another.

Students will need to apply for a Student Visa and are permitted to work for up to 20 hours per week for the duration of the program.

Citizen and Immigration Canada reserves the right to grant student visas and work permits on an individual basis.  In order to apply for a Student Visa, students must be accepted into the program.

Aspiring game designers, people that demonstrate problem solving skills, people that like to design strategies, enjoy people dynamics and have a wild imagination.  People with the technical ability to convey their ideas through video game engine software.

Aspiring video game designers who are deeply passionate about interactive media and bringing life to their game designs. People who already recognize and understand their strengths of what they can be best at, and can build a rewarding career throughout their life in the Entertainment industries.   At VANAS, we believe in the power of simplicity to make you succeed, focusing on your strengths is our philosophy

Artists looking for general education, undecided or unknowledgeable about career paths.  We recommend taking our other short introductory courses to find and recognize their strengths.

• Classes are delivered 100% online
• Small class sizes:  8 students
• 2 live sessions per week, one hour per session
• Weekly assignments comprised by milestones and deadlines
• Online activities
• Assignments workload 20 - 25 hours per week
• Schedules are assembled by time zone; applicants will provide 3 time preferences in the application form.  We do our best to match those preferences between students and teachers.
• Although all instruction is provided online, for students on a study permit, 20 hours of onsite lab accessibility is available for interaction.  Students are responsible for bringing their own laptops with pre-installed software.

Internet

• Webcam and Headphones are essential tools for Online Programs
• Internet broadband / High Speed connection

Software

• Students are responsible for supplying their own Computer Software
• Academic discounts are available to our students

• Characteristics of Games by George Elias
• Half Real by Jesper Juul