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Next cohort starts September 15 – Limited spots available
Start your fast-growing Game Design career in just 30 weeks
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.
Turn your passion for games into real-world skills, portfolio-worthy projects, and a clear path to a successful career in game design.
Turn your passion for games into real-world skills, portfolio-worthy projects, and a clear path to a successful career in game design.
⚡️ Limited Offer: Apply now and save 10% on tuition.
⚡ No Tech Experience Required
⚡ No Tech Experience Required
⚡ No Tech Experience Required
🚀 Career Program & Hiring Partners
🚀 Career Program & Hiring Partners
🚀 Career Program & Hiring Partners
🎯 Industry Expert Instructors
🎯 Industry Expert Instructors
Your Path Into Game Design
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.
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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
Our Students Go On To Work at Leading Companies
You’re not alone on your journey — our guidance team is here to help.
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
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
Schedule
Schedule
September 15, 2026
April 29, 2027
Enrollment Deadline: September 8
Time Slot #1
Live Sessions
Tuesday & Thursday
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET
Labs
Wednesdays (Monthly)
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET
Time Slot #2
Live Sessions
Tuesday & Thursday
9:30 PM - 12:00 AM ET
Labs
Wednesdays (Monthly)
9:30 PM - 12:00 AM ET
September 15, 2026
April 29, 2027
Enrollment Deadline: Sept 8
Time Slot #1
Live Sessions
Tuesday & Thursday
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET
Labs
Wednesdays (Monthly)
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET
Time Slot #2
Live Sessions
Tuesday & Thursday
9:30 PM - 12:00 AM ET
Labs
Wednesdays (Monthly)
9:30 PM - 12:00 AM ET
September 15, 2026
April 29, 2027
Enrollment Deadline: September 8
Time Slot #1
Live Sessions
Tuesday & Thursday
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET
Labs
Wednesdays (Monthly)
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET
Time Slot #2
Live Sessions
Tuesday & Thursday
9:30 PM - 12:00 AM ET
Labs
Wednesdays (Monthly)
9:30 PM - 12:00 AM ET
Tuition & Funding
Tuition & Funding
Tuition & Funding
Explore flexible financing and funding options to support your learning journey — or book a consultation for personalized guidance.
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
excluding tax
excluding tax
excluding tax
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
excluding tax
excluding tax
excluding tax
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!
You’re not alone on your journey — our guidance team is here to help.
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.
1
Share Your Career and Lifestyle Goals.
Share Your Career and Lifestyle Goals.
2
Explore Options and Next Steps.
Explore Options and Next Steps.
3
Walk Away With a Clear Plan.
Walk Away With a Clear Plan.
4
Start Your Journey
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.
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
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.
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?
What to expect?
Live Sessions - Two 2.5 hour live sessions per week
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
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
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
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
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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This course is delivered by Circuit Stream in partnership with McGill University's School of Continuing Studies
In partnership with
Courses for Adults
Camps for Youth
This course is delivered by Circuit Stream in partnership with McGill University's School of Continuing Studies
In partnership with
Courses for Adults
Camps for Youth
This course is delivered by Circuit Stream in partnership with McGill University's School of Continuing Studies