Advanced Game Development

Academic Requirements

The Advanced Game Development program at Bow Valley College has specific academic requirements for prospective students. Here are the key points to consider:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Alternatively, students may qualify with:
  • English 30-1, English 30-2 or equivalent
  • Satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admission and Placement Test
• Portfolio Submission: Applicants must submit a portfolio containing 15 to 20 pieces of artistic or technical work. This can include sketches, renderings, games, design variations, and code snippets. The portfolio should demonstrate proficiency in digital design software, creativity, and technical ability. It must reflect the applicant's original work and personal artistic interests.

For international students, it is essential to check whether previous studies completed outside Canada meet the admission requirements. This can be done using the country-specific document list provided by the college.

Additionally, transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases. If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding the admission process, please reach out to LOA Portal's advisors for support.

Language Requirements

Before you apply for the Advanced Game Development Diploma program at Bow Valley College, it is essential to meet the English language proficiency requirements. The following tests and minimum scores are accepted:

• BVC Academic English 1: Not accepted
• BVC Academic English 2: Minimum grade of Grade B-
• CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks): 8 in each strand (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
• Duolingo: 110
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 83
• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing Service): 6.0 with minimum band score of 6.0
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 59 - 64

OR Successful completion of an Alberta Education English Language Arts course (or equivalent from education in Canada) that is consistent with the specified academic admission requirements for the career program.

OR Transcripts showing three (3) years of full-time high school where English was the language of instruction.

OR Transcripts demonstrating successful completion of one (1) year of full-time post-secondary education at a school where English was the language of instruction.

SAIT English Language Foundations (ELF) Level 5 to Bow Valley College Admission: ELF Level 5 (Communications 5 - COMN155 & Speech - SPCH155) with a minimum grade of 75% (B).

Global Village Pathway Program: Level 6 (GV6) with a minimum grade of 80%.

English language test results are valid for two (2) years from the day of testing. Official results must be submitted, and results that expire before the program start date cannot be accepted.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.