Diploma in Interactive Technologies and Game Design
Fort St. John, Canada
Diploma
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
* last day for late registration as indicated in the NLC Calendar. International students should contact the International Department for deadlines specific to their situation
Key Summary
About: The Diploma in Interactive Technologies and Game Design at Northern Lights College trains students in management, marketing, internet, multimedia, networking and software technologies to boost business efficiency. NLC serves northern British Columbia with campuses in Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John and Tumbler Ridge plus access centers; it’s part of BC Colleges. You’ll need a computer that meets NLC’s minimum requirements. Courses may transfer via BC Transfer Guide.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work in animation, application design, game design, and as IT technicians; other roles include game programmer, UI/UX designer, multimedia developer, web developer, and network technicians available.
The Diploma in Interactive Technologies and Game Design prepares graduates to work in the growing information technology industry that combines management, marketing, internet, multimedia, networking, and software technologies to enhance business efficiency.
Important Notes
- A computer with the minimum requirements, as noted on the NLC website.
- Northern Lights College courses may transfer individually to other colleges, universities, and institutes in British Columbia, as indicated in the BC Transfer Guide.
Required Courses
Semester 1:
- ENGL 110: Introduction to Workplace Communications (3 credits; 45 hours)
- ITEC 112: Foundations of Web Development (3 credits; 45 hours)
- ITEC 150: Small Computer Systems: Organization and Architecture (3 credits; 60 hours)
- MGMT 104: Principles of Management (3 credits; 45 hours)
- Open Elective
Semester 2:
- ENGL 230: Technical Writing (3 credits; 45 hours)
- ITEC 210: Database Design (3 credits; 45 hours)
- ITEC 220: Object-Oriented Programming with Java (3 credits; 45 hours)
- MGMT 107: Introduction to Marketing (3 credits; 45 hours)
- MGMT 217: Business Systems and Analysis and Design (3 credits; 45 hours)
Semester 3:
- ITEC 225: Android Mobile Application Development (3 credits; 45 hours)
- ITEC 235: Computer Graphics and Animation for the Web (3 credits; 45 hours)
- ITEC 245: iOS App Development (3 credits; 45 hours)
- MGMT 450: Project Management (3 credits; 45 hours)
- Open Elective
Semester 4:
- ITEC 255: Human-Computer Interaction (3 credits; 45 hours)
- ITEC 290: Project Based Field Experience (6 credits; 90 hours)
- ITEC 320: Virtual Software Systems (3 credits; 45 hours)
- Open Elective
- Open Elective
Students can use elective choice to add employable skills or specializations as follows, or for optimizing course transfer to programs at degree-granting institutions:
- Systems Administration:
- ITEC 240: Server Management (3 credits; 45 hours)
- ITEC 250: Network Infrastructure (3 credits; 45 hours)
- Entrepreneurship:
- MGMT 210: Advertising and Promotion (3 credits; 45 hours)
- MGMT 219: Entrepreneurship (3 credits; 45 hours)
Additional suggested electives:
- COMM 301: Organizational Communications (3 credits; 45 hours)
- FILM 100: Introduction to Film (3 credits; 45 hours)
- MATH 115: Introductory Discrete Math (3 credits; 45 hours)
- PHIL 110: Logic and Critical Thinking (3 credits; 45 hours)
- PSYC 224: Organizational Behaviour (3 credits; 45 hours)
For domestic students, the program is eligible for Canada Student Loans for Domestic Students. Visit StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online. Note that dual credit students are not eligible for Student Aid.
Employment opportunities include:
- Animation in the entertainment industry
- Application design
- Game design
- Information technology technician in industry and service companies
