Game on – Algonquin College grads level up on National Video Game Day

Video games are everywhere, from phones to laptops to consoles. Students from the 2011 game development program attending the Montreal International Game Summit in 2010 with Algonquin College.

Algonquin College’s Game Development program offers learners the chance to become a part of an ever-growing and in-demand industry.

The three-year diploma program provides students with hands-on learning and a team-oriented environment that simulates the work setting found in large game studios. Throughout the program, students learn the design and critical thinking skills needed to find employment in the game development industry.

Other areas of study include game design and development, traditional and digital imaging, authoring, animation and programming. Read more >


National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Algonquin College is recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in many ways. Here is an overview of planned activities andorange background with white text that says national Day for Truth and Reconcilliation events to mark the day on the College’s campuses.

All-day elements

· Faculty and employees invited to wear orange T-shirts.

· Early Learning Centre children given orange T-shirts to wear.

· Campus Services offering branded orange T-shirts for sale at Connections.

· Truth and Reconciliation orange virtual backgrounds available to all employees.

· Sharing National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Centre education programming (visit, register and stream online).

· Social media posts to acknowledge the day and recognize our efforts to educate our community.

· Campus screens sharing content related to National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

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