Admission requirements
Admission Requirements:
General:
An Alberta or non-Alberta grade 12 diploma (or the equivalent); with a passing
mark in a Grade 12 level English course. Minimum 70% mark in Math 30 or
equivalent. Proper support documents and transcripts must accompany each
application.
and
Diploma or work experience/experience in a related discipline.
Mature:
Mature students may be accepted if they have at least two years of documented
industry experience in a related discipline (programming, web development,
game design) and at least 50 credits toward an Alberta High School Diploma. A
grade of 50% or better in English 10 or any Grade 11 English course, or non-
Alberta equivalent, is also required. Proper support documents and transcripts
must accompany each application.
Skill Prerequisites:
This program prepares students to work with computers at a highly technical level.
Therefore, students must be fully comfortable and competent with computers prior to
beginning this training. This program occurs in a very fast-paced learning environment
and requires significant after-class study and preparation.
Specifically, students must be able to:
- Perform file management tasks (copying, deleting, and moving files) in either a
Windows or a Macintosh environment. - Differentiate between executable and non-executable files.
- Modify the system environment in either a Windows or Macintosh OS
(backgrounds, display settings, etc.) - Understand and perform software installation and setup.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of logic.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of PC or Macintosh hardware.
- Demonstrate problem-solving and creativity skills.
- Students must submit a portfolio (flexible in content and formalities) to demonstrate creativity. Portfolio can be comprised of artwork, illustrations, game ideas, interface designs, scripts, code work samples.
- Successfully complete the GDAC test module.
