An intensive 30-week, live, online bootcamp to prepare you for a successful career in Game Design.
Upcoming Sessions
May 21
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm PT
Tue, Thur
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm PT
Tue, Thur
3:30pm - 6:00 pm PT
Weds (Every second week)
Talk to Enrollment Advisor: +1 888-465-0776
Overview
Game design is an exciting and rapidly growing field, with a projected 10-year job growth rate of 30% (Burning Glass). With the demand for real-time 3D skills at an all-time high, there is a significant need for skilled game designers who can create immersive gaming and 3D experiences. Game design skills are also transferable to other industries, such as architecture, engineering, healthcare, film, and video, opening up additional career opportunities. The Game Design Bootcamp is a career-focused program that prepares you to enter the game design industry. Join us today and start your journey!
Common Job Titles
- Game Designer
- Level Designer
- Systems Designer
- UX Designer
- Product Designer
- Technical Designer
Outcomes
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.
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Game Design Foundations
You'll explore the fundamental concepts of game design, learn about the roles within a game design team, and understand the various stages of game production. You'll apply these concepts to create a pen-and-paper prototype, followed by playtesting with friends and family to refine your design.
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Prototypes with Unreal Engine
Understand the basics of working with Unreal Engine 5 and learn how to use Templates and Blueprints to build and test a gameplay concept. You'll also get familiar with the fundamentals of computer graphics and rendering, using them to create simple level environments, UI, and lighting for your gameplay prototype.
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Game Concept Development
Explore the fundamentals of game concept development, including pillars, values, hooks, and anchors, and learn how to communicate ideas effectively to teams and stakeholders. Gain an understanding of the Agile process and its use in creating production plans for their game concepts.
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Gameplay Design
At the core of every game lies the gameplay: how it plays. Explore how to create engaging gameplay experiences by building systems that challenge players while keeping them immersed in your game. You'll learn how to design levels, stages, and progression that maintain a balance between creative vision and resource constraints, and work collaboratively with artists, designers, and developers to bring your game to life.
Tools we’ll be using
Unreal
Discover powerful artist tools to optimize your workflows and design immersive experiences.
Figma
Figma is a collaborative web application for interface design.
Twinery
digital tool for telling interactive, nonlinear stories or choose-your-own adventure games
Machinations
Machinations is a browser-based platform to design, prototype and handoff game systems.
What to Expect
Live Sessions
Join weekly classes 5 hours a week, and learn the fundamentals of game design. Unlike pre-recorded tutorials, you get the benefit of a dedicated team helping you build your skills and portfolio.
Career Services
Career coaching is at the heart of the program. From day one, we’ll be there to provide guidance through career coaching, group workshops, one-on-one sessions, and guest lectures. The career component of the program runs concurrently with the technical training.
1-on-1 Mentorship
You'll have access to on-demand support and one-on-one support sessions with qualified experts to help build your projects, answer any questions you may have, and support you for the duration of the course.
Portfolio
By the end of the program, you will have a portfolio that demonstrates your game design expertise and experience, showcasing your ability to conceptualize high-quality, engaging games for the Real-Time 3D industry.
Labs
Labs happen every other week and they are 2.5 hours long. The lab is a dynamic environment to foster your skills and enrich your learning experience.
Community
In addition to learning from your classes, you will have access to a community of passionate XR professionals from around the world who come together every day to learn from each other.
Industry Recognized Certification
Successful completion of the course will earn you a Professional Game Designer micro-credential issued by Circuit Stream.
May 21, 2024
Dec 14, 2024
Tuesday & Thursday
3:30pm - 6:00pm PT
Tuesday & Thursday
6:30pm - 9:00pm PT
Wednesday
3:30pm - 6:00pm (PT) | Every second week
Wednesday
6:30pm - 9:00pm (PT) | Every second week
Support to help reach your unique career goals
Our Career Services team works with you every step of the way to understand your goals and help prepare you for a future career in 3D development. Since 2015, Circuit Stream has grown and fostered a global community of passionate and supportive 3D developers. We know how important it is to complement your technical skills with practical, applied career support that ensures you have the confidence and knowledge to reach your career objectives.
Workshops
Join our live, hands-on workshops and guest lectures led by our career services team.
Personal Branding
Get 1:1 resume and portfolio reviews, interview prep and coaching to ensure you’re putting your best foot forward.
Mentorship
Gain confidence from industry instructors and mentors, who have all mastered their craft in 3D-development.
Networking
Networking opportunities and connections from Circuit Stream’s partner network.
Pitch Day
Pitch day and student project showcases with our partner network.
Tuition Options
Full Tuition
Pay in full before you start. Circuit Stream accepts wire transfers and credit card payments.
$14,995 $13,496
3-Month Deferred Payment Plan*
Pay tuition in 3-monthly instalments.
Currently available to students located outside of the U.S. and Canada.
24 Month Deferred Payment Plan*
Pay tuition in 24-monthly instalments.
Currently available to Canadian citizens only.
Climb Loan
Paying for education isn't one-size-fits-all. Climb offers flexible payment methods, so you can make tuition payments in the way that works for your situation.
Currently available to U.S citizens only. Interest rates range between 5.99-15.99%. Find out if you are eligible today. Annual percentage rates (“APRs”) on Climb loans range from 0.00%–26.47%. Interest rate caps may be lower in some states due to state requirements. APRs are charged for borrowing and are expressed as a percentage that represents the actual yearly cost of funds over the term of a loan. The APR includes a 5% origination fee, where permissible.
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How to Apply
To apply, you will need to go through the following application process. This will help us ensure we find candidates that are a good fit. During the process, you will also get the chance to have your questions about the program answered by the Admissions team. Here’s a quick overview:
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Submit online application
Complete a short application form to tell us who you are and why you are interested in the course.
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Program Acceptance
Your application will be reviewed by the admissions department. Once reviewed, if you are accepted, we will follow up to officially offer you a seat in the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Game Design Bootcamp and the Interaction Design & Prototyping course?
The Game Design Bootcamp focuses on providing a comprehensive understanding of game design principles, mechanics, and development processes. It delves into the creation of engaging gameplay experiences, level design, and storytelling. The course utilizes Unreal Engine 5 for prototyping and blueprinting, and emphasizes the importance of game feel and user experience design.
On the other hand, Interaction Design & Prototyping course focuses heavily on designing for AR/VR experiences diving deep into the design principles and practices required to build immersive experiences. Due to the nature of XR Designers, their roles involve a lot of work in understanding designing for 3D and spatial environments, ensuring an intuitive, user-friendly, and accessible experience. This course specifically has a strong focus on learning different tools to creating interfaces and prototype experiences: Unity, MRTK and Figma, Adobe Aero, Spark AR.
Will I earn a Game Design Bootcamp certificate from this course?
Yes, when you complete the Game Design Bootcamp, you will earn a Circuit Stream Professional Game Designer certificate and badge, which can boost your LinkedIn profile and resume, helping you stand out in the job market when applying for 3D Design and Game Design positions.
Are there any prerequisites for this course?
Circuit Stream’s Game Design Bootcamp is for anyone new to game design and is considered to be beginner-friendly. There are no skill or knowledge prerequisites for this course. That said, this is a career-centered course and ideal for individuals looking for a career in the 3D and game design industry.
Is this an online course?
Yes, Circuit Stream’s Game Design Bootcamp is an online program. Circuit Stream’s online Game Design Bootcamp is taught by leading industry experts in a live, interactive classroom environment. Our project-based online course encourages collaboration and communication between classmates, who work together on teams to create real-life projects that eventually become the basis of their professional portfolio.
Will I be able to connect with fellow students outside of class?
Absolutely. Students in our online Game Design Bootcamp stay in touch with each other and instructors alike through Circuit Streams Discord community, which provides support and updates even beyond graduation.
What kind of career support will I receive during and after the Bootcamp?
We have a growing network of hiring partners and a dedicated Career Services team to support you throughout your search. You'll have support on activities like building your online presence, technical interview prep, feedback on your portfolio, access to our job searching tool, and more. You'll also have the opportunity to network and connect with our hiring partners—including those looking to hire talent with Game Design skills.