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Start your fast-growing Game Design career in just 30 weeks

Turn your passion for games into real-world skills, portfolio-worthy projects, and a clear path to a successful career in game design.

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⚡️ Limited Offer: Book now and save 10% on tuition.

⚡ No Tech Experience Required

🚀 Career Program & Hiring Partners

🎯 Industry Expert Instructors

Your Path Into Game Design

Start Your Application

Apply to the bootcamp, connect with admissions, and get a clear roadmap for your game design career.

Start Your Application

Apply to the bootcamp, connect with admissions, and get a clear roadmap for your game design career.

Learn & Build Skills

Gain confidence as you craft engaging mechanics, immersive levels, and player experiences through hands-on, project-based learning

Learn & Build Skills

Gain confidence as you craft engaging mechanics, immersive levels, and player experiences through hands-on, project-based learning

Create Your Portfolio

Build a professional portfolio with multiple projects and a capstone that demonstrates you’re job-ready.

Create Your Portfolio

Build a professional portfolio with multiple projects and a capstone that demonstrates you’re job-ready.

Land Your Job

Connect with hiring partners, get career coaching, and step into your first game design role.

Land Your Job

Connect with hiring partners, get career coaching, and step into your first game design role.

Why Become A Game Designer?

$104,779

Average yearly salary for a Game Designer in Quebec.

Source: ZipRecruiter.com

1,800+

Students launched their careers with us

15,000+

Employed in Quebec's Video Game Industry.

Source: Laguilde.Quebec

Your Career In Game Design

Create immersive experiences that entertain millions. Game design is one of the most creative and rewarding careers in tech. The industry generated over $197 billion globally in 2025 and continues to grow. There’s strong demand for designers who can craft compelling mechanics, levels, and narratives, with opportunities at indie studios and AAA companies alike.

In our Game Design Bootcamp, you’ll focus on designing gameplay loops, storytelling, and player experiences, shaping games that captivate and engage audiences.

The global gaming industry is larger than the film and music industries combined, fueling strong demand for skilled game designers.

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The global gaming industry is larger than the film and music industries combined, fueling strong demand for skilled game designers.

👀

Earning Potential That Grows With You 💸

$87,750

$70K – $85K

Entry-Level (0–2 years)

Entry-Level

(0–2 years)

$87,750 – $112,500

$85K – $105K

Mid-Level (3–5 years)

Mid-Level

(3–5 years)

$112,500 – $143,500+

$115K – $135K

Senior-Level (6+ years)

Senior-Level

(6+ years)

Source: ZipRecruiter.com

Our Students Go On To Work at Leading Companies

You’re not alone on your journey — our guidance team is here to help.

Get personalized advice, answers to all your questions, and a clear roadmap to launch your career with the Game Design Bootcamp.

Book Your Free Career Guidance Call

Our team is here to map out your personal career path.
So you can start strong, without second-guessing yourself.

Course breakdown

As you go through the course, you will gain hands-on experience while applying your skills towards a personal project of your own.

Unit 1

Game Design Foundations

Unit 2

Prototypes with Unreal Engine

Unit 3

Game Concept Development

Unit 4

Gameplay Design

Unit 5

Game User Experience ("Game Feel")

Unit 6

Capstone Project

Tools you will learn:

Course breakdown

As you go through the course, you will gain hands-on experience while applying your skills towards a personal project of your own.

Unit 1

Game Design Foundations

Unit 2

Prototypes with Unreal Engine

Unit 3

Game Concept Development

Unit 4

Gameplay Design

Unit 5

Game User Experience ("Game Feel")

Unit 6

Capstone Project

Tools you will learn:

Course breakdown

As you go through the course, you will gain hands-on experience while applying your skills towards a personal project of your own.

Unit 1

Game Design Foundations

Unit 2

Prototypes with Unreal Engine

Unit 3

Game Concept Development

Unit 4

Gameplay Design

Unit 5

Game User Experience ("Game Feel")

Unit 6

Capstone Project

Tools you will learn:

Taught by Industry Professionals

Our instructors aren’t just teachers—they’re industry professionals who bring real-world experience into every lesson.

James Hicks
Unity Developer @ Matrix Labs
Michael Wahba
Software Engineer @ Maxis Studios - EA
Navpreet Singh
Programmer @ Offworld
Brian Murphy
Junior Game Designer @ Highstreet

Tuition & Funding

Explore flexible financing and funding options to support your learning journey — or book a consultation for personalized guidance.

Explore Funding Options

Pay Upfront

Pay in full and save 15%. We accept wire transfers and credit card payments.

$14,995 CAD

$12,746 CAD

excluding tax

Deferred Payment Plans

Pay tuition in 3, 6, 12, or 24-monthly installments. Payment plans are subject to a one-time admin fee.

For as low as

$624 CAD/monthly

excluding tax

Loan

with

Variable rate (Prime + 1%, currently 5.95%), full tuition coverage, optional computer purchase.

For as low as

$250/monthly

The Badge That Opens Doors

You will earn a co-branded Circuit Stream and McGill School of Continuing Studies digital badge to add to your LinkedIn profile and resume, helping you stand out in the job market!

You’re not alone on your journey — our guidance team is here to help.

Get personalized advice, answers to all your questions, and a clear roadmap to launch your career with the Game Design Bootcamp.

Share Your Career and Lifestyle Goals.

Explore Options and Next Steps.

Walk Away With a Clear Plan.

Start Your Journey

⚡️ Schedule Your Free Career Guidance Call

Over the course of 30 weeks, you will acquire the skills needed to analyze game design elements, conceive gameplay concepts, design game mechanics with various tools, create functioning game prototypes, and test novel gameplay concepts. You will also learn about the role of game designer, its various specializations, and how they fit into video game production.

What you will learn

Master foundational game design concepts and principles.

Understand the role of game designers and their impact on the gaming industry.

Analyze successful games to identify key elements of engaging gameplay.

Create immersive experiences through game feel and user experience design.

Prototype and test game ideas using Unreal Engine 5 and industry-standard tools.

Build a diverse portfolio showcasing game design expertise and creativity.

Develop essential career skills and strategies for pursuing a job in game design.

Master foundational game design concepts and principles.

Understand the role of game designers and their impact on the gaming industry.

Analyze successful games to identify key elements of engaging gameplay.

Create immersive experiences through game feel and user experience design.

Prototype and test game ideas using Unreal Engine 5 and industry-standard tools.

Build a diverse portfolio showcasing game design expertise and creativity.

Develop essential career skills and strategies for pursuing a job in game design.

What to expect?

Live Sessions - Two 2.5 hour live sessions per week

Lab Session - A dynamic environment to foster your skills offered every month for 2.5 hours

Career Coaching - Through 1-on-1 career coaching and group workshops, we’ll guide you through your job application process

Capstone Project - Demonstrate your readiness for an entry-level job by showcasing your technical skills in your capstone project

Community Access - Access to Circuit Stream's Community of 1000+ tech professionals

Digital Badge - show off the skills you earn through a University-backed digital badge with Circuit Stream and McGill School of Continuing Studies

Live Sessions - Two 2.5 hour live sessions per week

Lab Session - A dynamic environment to foster your skills offered every month for 2.5 hours

Career Coaching - Through 1-on-1 career coaching and group workshops, we’ll guide you through your job application process

Capstone Project - Demonstrate your readiness for an entry-level job by showcasing your technical skills in your capstone project

Community Access - Access to Circuit Stream's Community of 1000+ tech professionals

Digital Badge - show off the skills you earn through a University-backed digital badge with Circuit Stream and McGill School of Continuing Studies

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Upskilling

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Company

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Careers (We're Hiring!)

This course is delivered by Circuit Stream in partnership with McGill University's School of Continuing Studies

In partnership with

Courses for Adults

Bootcamps

Upskilling

Camps for Youth

Summer Programs

Fall Programs

Spring Programs

Company

Contact Us

Careers (We're Hiring!)

This course is delivered by Circuit Stream in partnership with McGill University's School of Continuing Studies

In partnership with

Courses for Adults

Bootcamps

Upskilling

Camps for Youth

Summer Programs

Fall Programs

Spring Programs

Company

Contact Us

Careers (We're Hiring!)

This course is delivered by Circuit Stream in partnership with McGill University's School of Continuing Studies

Delivered in collaboration with

Delivered in collaboration with

Delivered in collaboration with

Start your fast-growing Game Design career in just 30 weeks

Start your fast-growing Game Design career in just 30 weeks

Your Path Into Game Design

Your Path Into Game Design

Why Become A Game Designer?

Your Career In Game Design

Earning Potential That Grows With You 💸

Our Students Go On To Work at Leading Companies

Our Students Go On To Work at Leading Companies

Course breakdown

Course breakdown

Course breakdown

Taught by Industry Professionals

Taught by Industry Professionals

Our instructors aren’t just teachers—they’re industry professionals who bring real-world experience into every lesson.

Our instructors aren’t just teachers—they’re industry professionals who bring real-world experience into every lesson.

James Hicks

Unity Developer @ Matrix Labs

Michael Wahba

Software Engineer @ Maxis Studios - EA

Navpreet Singh

Programmer @ Offworld

Brian Murphy

Junior Game Designer @ Highstreet

Tuition & Funding

Tuition & Funding

Tuition & Funding

Pay Upfront

Pay Upfront

Pay in full and save 15%. We accept wire transfers and credit card payments.

Pay in full and save 15%. We accept wire transfers and credit card payments.

$14,995 CAD

$14,995 CAD

$14,995 CAD

$12,746 CAD

Deferred Payment Plans

Deferred Payment Plans

Pay tuition in 3, 6, 12, or 24-monthly installments. Payment plans are subject to a one-time admin fee.

For as low as

For as low as

$624 CAD/monthly

Loan

with

with

Variable rate (Prime + 1%, currently 5.95%), full tuition coverage, optional computer purchase.

Variable rate (Prime + 1%, currently 5.95%), full tuition coverage, optional computer purchase.

For as low as

For as low as

$250/monthly

$250/monthly

The Badge That Opens Doors

The Badge That Opens Doors

You will earn a co-branded Circuit Stream and McGill School of Continuing Studies digital badge to add to your LinkedIn profile and resume, helping you stand out in the job market!

Share Your Career and Lifestyle Goals.

Share Your Career and Lifestyle Goals.

Explore Options and Next Steps.

Explore Options and Next Steps.

Walk Away With a Clear Plan.

Walk Away With a Clear Plan.

Start Your Journey

Start Your Journey

What you will learn

What you will learn

Master foundational game design concepts and principles.

Master foundational game design concepts and principles.

Understand the role of game designers and their impact on the gaming industry.

Understand the role of game designers and their impact on the gaming industry.

Analyze successful games to identify key elements of engaging gameplay.

Analyze successful games to identify key elements of engaging gameplay.

Create immersive experiences through game feel and user experience design.

Create immersive experiences through game feel and user experience design.

Prototype and test game ideas using Unreal Engine 5 and industry-standard tools.

Prototype and test game ideas using Unreal Engine 5 and industry-standard tools.

Build a diverse portfolio showcasing game design expertise and creativity.

Build a diverse portfolio showcasing game design expertise and creativity.

Develop essential career skills and strategies for pursuing a job in game design.

Develop essential career skills and strategies for pursuing a job in game design.