ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The primary goal of the Digital Game Design program is to equip students with cutting-edge tools and technology essential for creating digital and interactive content, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the evolving landscape of the industry. By offering courses aligned with current market demands, the program enables students to cultivate their artistic expression while honing practical skills and knowledge. In addition to comprehensive instruction in 2D and 3D animation, sound design, storyboarding, character creation, and game technology, the curriculum also incorporates fundamental courses in classic drawing, illustration, and art, providing students with a well-rounded foundation.
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
For education to be truly effective, it necessitates a meticulous balance between theoretical instruction and hands-on training. In our program, students not only grasp the foundational principles underlying animation and game design but also learn to apply this knowledge across various domains. In essence, our aim is to impart specialized expertise in the essential tools for success in the realm of interactive entertainment, coupled with a robust technical proficiency in fundamental artistic concepts.
Furthermore, through internships and special projects, we aim to nurture students' creative aptitude, empowering them to develop their unique aesthetic and uphold a standard of personal excellence and professionalism. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, our department facilitates the creation of top-tier games and animations. Moreover, our state-of-the-art motion capture facility enables students to produce lifelike human animations, while our fully stocked green screen studio and high-quality photography studio offer abundant opportunities for production.
In addition to these resources, students have access to television studios, audio studios, editing rooms, and video equipment within the faculty, providing a comprehensive suite of tools to support their creative endeavors and professional development.
CAREER AREAS
Graduates of the Digital Game Design degree are presented with numerous career opportunities across diverse industries. For instance, they can readily secure roles as producers, art directors, animators, character designers, interface designers, and visual effects supervisors within animation and game design companies, advertising agencies, production firms, and television stations. Additionally, graduates have the potential to establish their own production companies and cater to global markets in animation and game design, given the relatively low barriers to entry in the business realm.
CONTACT
Sherbrooke International University Admissions Office, B Block, Campus