Sheridan 2013 Game Design Applicants

**mohq** · January 20th, 2013, 12:58 PM

Hey guys,

I was wondering, is anyone applying to this program for Fall 2013? Or someone who is in the program already/have applied in the past?
I would like to discuss maybe, get feedback and create some discussion! This program is really important for me, thanks everyone

**pocketin** · February 13th, 2013, 09:44 PM

Hi,

I'm applying for Games Design too. I just emigrated from England and don't really understand what i'm supposed to be doing with regard to my application an pordtfolio. you couldn't help me out and point me in the right direction could you?

thanks

**xDrawnxtoxDeathx** · February 22nd, 2013, 09:58 PM

I've applied to the game design program too.. No ones been in it before its a brand new program at sheridan... Pocketin I hope u figured out the portfolio because they've already started reviewing the portfolios and they are supposed to be submitted within 3 weeks of your application. If u have questions I'd be happy to try and help but I would highly recommend checking your sheridan email u should have one regarding the fact they haven't received your portfolio submission you should reply to that email for more information.

**Takavar** · March 8th, 2013, 01:09 AM

Game Design is still listed as open so I think you can still apply. I applied and submitted my portfolio a while ago. Its a lot of risk this program since its the first year, but I am hoping that being a new program gives us a lot of flexibility.

I just hope I actually get accepted and that there be enough students to start the thing in September. My other worry is that it might be a ITT tech style money grab garbage program, but since Sheridan's art faculty is pretty decent I'm hoping otherwise. But then again the ads on Sheridan's website gives me a bit of worry.

**mohq** · March 9th, 2013, 02:42 AM

Anyone get accepted yet? I read they started giving offers out starting in March

Also this is the FIRST year they are doing it? I thought they had this up for like 2-3 years already, unless I read wrong..

**kawaiixdesu** · March 9th, 2013, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by mohq

Anyone get accepted yet? I read they started giving offers out starting in March

Also this is the FIRST year they are doing it? I thought they had this up for like 2-3 years already, unless I read wrong..

You probably confused it with their Game Level Design

I think its a year or less

**mohq** · March 9th, 2013, 05:21 PM

ahh so I guess people are referring to the Game level design?

Anyone know anything about the Bachelor program?

**Takavar** · March 11th, 2013, 03:36 AM

I was talking about Bachelor of Game Design. Its a 4 year program. So anyone else applying? I think you still can.

**kawaiixdesu** · March 20th, 2013, 03:52 PM

I've applied to the program recently. Lol

**Uptown** · March 20th, 2013, 05:46 PM

I feel as long as people are in an environment where everyone one is doing the same things and art working their asses off, it will work out pretty well in thebend of your 4 years

**Ronover** · March 27th, 2013, 05:38 PM

Hey everyone!

I am currently trying out for the Game Design Program this year, apparently I didn't realize they're still opened for applicants. Good to everyone who has been already accepted/hoping for it!

**mohq** · March 28th, 2013, 11:47 AM

I just got accepted into the program! I think im gonna take the offer !

**kawaiixdesu** · March 28th, 2013, 03:00 PM

congrats! Im still waiting to hear back. I only just submitted mine a week ago

what was everyones game concept?

**Ronover** · March 28th, 2013, 05:08 PM

Hmm. I just got my Registration preparation letter via AccessSheridan.

Can anyone clarify if we have to give them a USB Flash Drive from our own money, or will they be giving us one, since they won't be returning it? Furthermore, we're just handing in a USB Flash Drive to them?! I'm kind of nervous it might be lost.

**kawaiixdesu** · March 28th, 2013, 05:39 PM

@Ronover
You actually have to send them a usb and then also send them your payment of $50 or a receipt if you payed for another program. Im not sure what payments they take through the mail though.

**Ronover** · March 28th, 2013, 08:10 PM

@Kawaiixdesu

Ah. Thank you. I guess I'll have to purchase a cheap USB then. Bleh. And also, I plan to courier it over there in the upcoming week. I suppose it's best to give everything in a large envelope?

**kawaiixdesu** · March 29th, 2013, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by Ronover

@Kawaiixdesu

Ah. Thank you. I guess I'll have to purchase a cheap USB then. Bleh. And also, I plan to courier it over there in the upcoming week. I suppose it's best to give everything in a large envelope?

Yes, you'll definitely need a usb to put your work on. Im not sure if it matters how you send it whether if its in an envelope, package or brown envelope. Its all up to you. Btw, I was wondering what everyone's game concept was?

how about you?

**mohq** · March 30th, 2013, 04:01 AM

Yeah i just sent mine in a small bubble wrap envelope just to make sure the USB didnt fall out of the regular ones!

My game concept was kind of a survival MMO game
went into detail on how players interacted and how your character would physically change throughout the game. Also mentioned world interaction and world events as well
then i just mentioned characteristics that make up a great game and incorporated them into the game concept

**kawaiixdesu** · March 30th, 2013, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by mohq

Yeah i just sent mine in a small bubble wrap envelope just to make sure the USB didnt fall out of the regular ones!

My game concept was kind of a survival MMO game
went into detail on how players interacted and how your character would physically change throughout the game. Also mentioned world interaction and world events as well
then i just mentioned characteristics that make up a great game and incorporated them into the game concept

awesome

My game concept is a survival as well but it takes places after the 2012 thing that never happened. In order to help everyone deal with their fears, they are all injected with a serum that will make everyone docile but its backfires. It makes everyone grotesque monster like creatures. The main protagonist is a female that majored in biochemistry but she meets with people who have not been affected. I went into some detail about what they have to do to survive and even if theres a cure lol. My friends have said it reminds them of the movie equilibrium but I swear to God I have never watched it and I think I need to o_o.

**Ronover** · March 30th, 2013, 05:54 PM

So! I decided to give in my old USB (since the new one has 16GBs for the same price... lol) once I send my portfolio; now I need to get a small bubble envelope!

Wow. These are great concepts; I'm currently still brainstorming about mine.
I will probably send mine this week, as I have to start my Demo Reels that I left at school then stuff it in my USB. Hopefully I'll see you guys there too.

I'll let you guys know what I do ASAP!

**mohq** · March 31st, 2013, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by kawaiixdesu

awesome

My game concept is a survival as well but it takes places after the 2012 thing that never happened. In order to help everyone deal with their fears, they are all injected with a serum that will make everyone docile but its backfires. It makes everyone grotesque monster like creatures. The main protagonist is a female that majored in biochemistry but she meets with people who have not been affected. I went into some detail about what they have to do to survive and even if theres a cure lol. My friends have said it reminds them of the movie equilibrium but I swear to God I have never watched it and I think I need to o_o.

How did you fit all that detail into such small word count ahha

but since you went into details with yours my mmo survivor consisted of -> obviously choosing/creating a character from 3 races, physics features change throughout the game depending on your diet (the food you collect in game and eat). At times theres an world-wide (game world) epidemic in which you have to search for specific ingredients around the world to create remedies for a cure

the physical feature also depends on your class (profession) example a thief class would be more skinny/agile while a warrior class would be more bulky. then i just talked about a backstory, about how it takes place on a planet recently hit by a huge meteor hence the random epidemics and unusual weather, however the weather isnt ALL bad, sometimes it create beautiful landscapes, wanted to focus on a cell-shaded environment too for a cartoony look!

**TwiNightx** · March 31st, 2013, 11:18 AM

Still waiting on my response as well, got rejected from Animation. D=

**mohq** · March 31st, 2013, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by TwiNightx

Still waiting on my response as well, got rejected from Animation. D=

don't sweat it, sheridan's animation program is insane, best in north america so I'm positive thousands of people applied to it, I wasn't even confident enough to apply at all lol

edit: let's start sharing our stuff once we get offers/like to share our portfolios

**kawaiixdesu** · March 31st, 2013, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by mohq

How did you fit all that detail into such small word count ahha

...

Oh god you have no idea the amount of editing I had to do just to keep it 250 words D: Im usually good with storytelling so eventually I managed to do it with ease x_x the story goes much deeper though lmao its all planned out in my head!

Originally Posted by TwiNightx

Still waiting on my response as well, got rejected from Animation. D=

Yes it could take 3 weeks or so x_x...I also got rejected form animation and it was my second try so maybe its not for me...I dont want to work for pixar or anything I just want to do something else. Having an animation degree under my belt would've allowed me to do much more in the field but I am really in love with the thought of designing video games. I really hope the program is as creative as animation though

I actually still need to go get my university math if I do get accepted xD

**TwiNightx** · March 31st, 2013, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by mohq

don't sweat it, sheridan's animation program is insane, best in north america so I'm positive thousands of people applied to it, I wasn't even confident enough to apply at all lol

edit: let's start sharing our stuff once we get offers/like to share our portfolios

Yah, its pretty intense as well... I had friends who applied and they just barely got in, I also have some friends who got rejected but are going to other programs.

Sure, still waiting on some of my offers.

**TwiNightx** · March 31st, 2013, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by kawaiixdesu

Oh god you have no idea the amount of editing I had to do just to keep it 250 words D: Im usually good with storytelling so eventually I managed to do it with ease x_x the story goes much deeper though lmao its all planned out in my head!

Yes it could take 3 weeks or so x_x...I also got rejected form animation and it was my second try so maybe its not for me...I dont want to work for pixar or anything I just want to do something else. Having an animation degree under my belt would've allowed me to do much more in the field but I am really in love with the thought of designing video games. I really hope the program is as creative as animation though

I actually still need to go get my university math if I do get accepted xD

It takes 3 weeks for them to reply back to Game design? I sent mines in in January @_@. Yah i got a 2.75 for Sheridan Animation, didn't do well in the life drawing part. I lost motivation for it, and i guess its because my friends got in as well.... I'm not sure why i applied for it anymore.... Yah having an animation degree would really be useful in a lot of fields. Well Game Design is its 1st year so maybe we will have some freedom in what we design. I see XD, yah we need math for Game Design.

**Ronover** · April 1st, 2013, 10:38 AM

Hey guys!

So,... currently having trouble writing out my game design; sometimes I think it's overcomplicated, or too simplistic. Bah! This is what most game designers go through!

But anyways, yeah. When I called them, they seem to have a lot of applicants who need mathematics, most who seem to refuse to take math, (which is quite weird). But more importantly, does anyone know if we should get some background knowledge in Coding? I hear we probably need to program a lot... currently attempting to self-learn C++!

**mohq** · April 1st, 2013, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by Ronover

Hey guys!

So,... currently having trouble writing out my game design; sometimes I think it's overcomplicated, or too simplistic. Bah! This is what most game designers go through!

But anyways, yeah. When I called them, they seem to have a lot of applicants who need mathematics, most who seem to refuse to take math, (which is quite weird). But more importantly, does anyone know if we should get some background knowledge in Coding? I hear we probably need to program a lot... currently attempting to self-learn C++!

You're talking about the bachelor program right?
I'm guessing the coding comes later on in other semesters but i think C++ would be a good start as most modern games are using it. Im guessing we might also do some scripting when we explore engines like maybe UDK where it uses unrealscript and stuff!

and i just accepted the offer! Officially going to the bachelor of game design program this fall

**TwiNightx** · April 1st, 2013, 03:21 PM

Who do you call to check on your game design application status (like if you got accepted or not) anyone know?

**Ronover** · April 1st, 2013, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by mohq

You're talking about the bachelor program right?
I'm guessing the coding comes later on in other semesters but i think C++ would be a good start as most modern games are using it. Im guessing we might also do some scripting when we explore engines like maybe UDK where it uses unrealscript and stuff!

and i just accepted the offer! Officially going to the bachelor of game design program this fall

Yes I am! And really? Well that's interesting news -- I always wanted to make my own RPG, or at least 3D Animation (although being rejected at the Top Level Animation School basically destroyed that dream quite fast). Furthermore, CONGRATULATIONS! How long did it take for them to reply? How did you discover it?