Game Design
Entry-Level Online Workshops
Learn new skills for your portfolio and career development.
Whether you have prior training in a related field or no experience at all, our entry-level workshops have everything you need to take meaningful steps towards portfolio development for post-secondary study and your dream career. We welcome enthusiasts, high school students, mature students, and anyone looking to make a career change. Developed by VFS's team of industry professionals, these workshops will give you insight into what the Game Design program at VFS can help you achieve.
*Upon successful completion of this CONNECT workshop, the cost can be deducted from any full-time Advanced Production program tuition at VFS. Only one discount may be applied. Contact a VFS Advisor for eligibility.
**Students must confirm they are at least 16 years old at the beginning of the course in order to register.
***Please note that courses may be cancelled at any time due to low enrolment. Upon cancellation, registrants will receive a full refund.
If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]
Intro to Game Design: Unreal Engine (online)
Explore Game Design and the Unreal Engine in this introductory workshop. Whether you’re looking to learn Unreal, or take meaningful steps into developing your skillset for further post-secondary study in Game Design, this workshop is for you.
- Learn how to navigate the Unreal Engine 5 editor software.
- Create materials using Unreal's material editor and learn about modern rendering techniques.
- Design and create a playable level with high-quality game assets.
- Learn the basics of Unreal’s Blueprint scripting system to create interactive level elements.
- Iteratively test and balance a functional game implementing their work.
- Unreal Engine – Creators License (download here)
- Computer with dual monitors (recommended), microphone, and camera (optional)
- Stable Internet connection
**NOTE: This course is primarily for Windows PC users. Participants using Mac OS are still encouraged to attend, but please be aware that our instructors may not be able to troubleshoot all issues. Some additional preparation before class will be required by students using Mac OS (i.e. researching Unreal hotkeys for Mac, etc.).
Students are not required to have any previous training or experience.
Course Details:
Dates: November 2-3 & November 9-10, 2024
Duration: 4-day course, online class
Time: Saturdays & Sundays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PDT (livestream session with instructor)
Cost: $150
“Vancouver is home to one of the top video games clusters in the world with a vibrant mix of domestic and international companies.
Over 170 video game development studios are located here producing top-flight games that are known and loved the world over, in turn creating billions in annual revenue and employing thousands of professionals in Vancouver.”
