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Jan 28, 2026
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2022-2023 Academic Calendar [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Interactive Technologies and Game Design Diploma
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Program Description
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.
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Career Prospects
Employment opportunities include: - Animation in entertainment industry
- Application design
- Game design
- Information technology technician in industry and service companies
Location:
Fort St. John with some courses available on other NLC campuses. Length:
Four academic semesters (60 weeks) with a minimum of 945 hours in total. Students are required to complete this program within a four year period from the start date due to the technical and changing nature of many of the program courses. Start:
One cohort every two years starting May and September on odd years. Note that part-time learners can start the program in the January semester, but completion in this case could take 3.5 yrs due to the cohort model. Admission Prerequisites
*English is the language of instruction in all programs at NLC, thus it is imperative that NLC students meet minimum English Language Proficiency requirements. *In University Arts and Sciences and Related Programs, it is understood that the minimum English Language Proficiency requirement is that required to graduate from a Canadian high school program conducted in English. This is defined in the English Language Requirement document. plus, - Domestic students must have official transcripts demonstrating the following Math Requirement: One of the following with a ‘C’ grade (60%) or higher: Pre-calculus 11, Principles of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Math 11, MATH 040 , or equivalent. Alternatively, readiness for MATH 050 as determined by the CCP Math appraisal.
- International students must have documentation demonstrating the following Math Requirement: One of the following with a ‘C’ grade (60%) or higher: Pre-calculus 11, Principles of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Math 11, MATH 040 , or equivalent. Alternatively, readiness for MATH 050 as determined by the CCP Math appraisal.
*Note that some University Arts and Sciences and related programs elective courses have specific prerequisites. Meeting the entrance requirements for the program does not ensure course prerequisites have been met for all available courses. Important Notes
- 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.
- 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.
- The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council. Download a PDF of the current Program Completion Guide.
APPLY NOW for the Diploma in Interactive Technologies and Game Design Do you need more information? Admissions
Program Contact: Chair, University Arts and Sciences
(Cindy Broberg cbroberg@nlc.bc.ca, Dawson Creek campus; Issoufou Soumaila isoumaila@nlc.bc.ca, Fort St. John campus) Elective Choice
Students can use elective choice to add employable skills or specializations as follows, or for optimizing course transfer to programs at degree granting institutions: Additional suggested electives:
Credential
Diploma in Interactive Technologies and Game Design |
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