Diploma in Advanced Game Development

Tuition is International students: $10,468 per term for terms 1 to 5, $15,931 for term 6..

The Advanced Game Development program at Bow Valley College is a 6-semester non-degree program for students who want to create engaging games. It's taught in English and helps students develop game design and programming skills.

The curriculum includes courses like Game Design, Technical Design, Environmental Art, and Game Programming. Students also learn about User Interface and User Experience Design, Character Animation, and Rapid Prototype Development. The program includes hands-on projects like Industry Project I: Pre-Production and Capstone Industry Project: Game Development.

Graduates can pursue careers as Game Programmers, Level Designers, Technical Artists, Game Developers, or UI/UX Designers. They can work in the game development industry, creating games for PCs, consoles, or mobile devices.

Bow Valley College in downtown Calgary provides a student-centered, career-focused education designed for practical outcomes. Founded in 1965, the college emphasizes small classes, applied learning and strong support services, serving a diverse community with programs aligned to local and global labour needs. Its compact urban location gives students access to Calgary’s business and cultural scene while benefiting from a close-knit campus atmosphere.

Programs at Bow Valley prioritize employability through practicum placements, industry-relevant curricula and active partnerships with employers. Faculty and staff bring real-world experience to the classroom, and the college’s high graduate employment rate reflects its commitment to career-ready training. Support services, language instruction and workshops ensure students develop both technical skills and the intercultural competencies needed to succeed in multicultural workplaces.

International students will find resources to help with transition, including advising, orientation and opportunities to engage in volunteer and campus activities that build networks and professional experience. The college’s focus on affordability and transfer pathways also makes it attractive for those planning further study in Canada. If you want a practical, supportive environment with direct links to employment, Bow Valley College offers a purposeful route to skills, credentials and local industry connections.