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WHAT ARE OCCUPATIONS IN THE GAME DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY?

• this academy explores various areas of the game development industry, including: software developer, concept artist, designer, software engineer, script writer, animator, 2D & 3D modeller
• focused study on game design, animation, computer science, sound design and computer engineering

WHAT DO I NEED TO START?

• entering grade 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12
• interest in computer science, systems
• aptitude for working with computers, software and electronics
• interest in creative aspects of game design, artwork and story
• math skills are an asset

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

• foundational skills in computer science and programming leading to game development
• blended in-class and online instruction from DigiPen Institute of Technology
• build connections with local industry through instruction, events and mentorship
• coding experience using programs such as Unity

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE PROGRAM OFFERED?

• Cariboo Hill Secondary School
• this is taken as a double-blocked elective, taken in either the morning or afternoon

HOW DO I REGISTER?

• for Cariboo Hill students, select DigiPen Gaming Academy in course selection
• for students attending another school: please complete a cross-district enrolment application to Cariboo Hill Secondary specifying that you’d like to enrol in the DigiPen Gaming Academy

DigiPen Institute of Technology is a leader in education and research in computer interactive technologies.

BC is an international digital entertainment centre for app design and game production.

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