Advanced Diploma - Game (Art)

3 years: Duration

22,495 CAD/year: Price

Rolling admission: Start

Rolling admission: Deadline

Diploma: Degree

Campus: Format

Toronto / Canada: Location

George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology: School

Program description

21st-century art is dominated by video games. Game development takes talent, dedication, and enthusiasm. The Game-Art three-year advanced diploma teaches video game art principles and methods needed to enter into the business.

This curriculum teaches concept art, sprite and pixel art, modelling, texturing, animation, and level design. You'll create commercial, educational, and other games alongside industry-experienced teachers and local game industry professionals.

In a simulated video game studio, you will develop commercial-quality games with industry partners and game programmers. You pick game modelling or game animation in the second year.

Program structure

Semester 1

Drawing I
2D Digital Art I
Introduction to Modelling
Interactive Prototyping I
Studio Lab 1
College English

Semester 2

Drawing II
2D Digital Art II
Introduction to Animation
Interactive Prototyping II
Studio Lab 2
Design Culture

GAME MODELLING SPECIALIZATION

Semester 3

Environment Modelling I
Game Art and Architecture I
Level Design I
Texturing and Shading I
Studio Lab 3

Semester 4

Environment Modelling II
Game Art and Architecture II
Level Design II
Texturing and Shading II
Studio Lab 4

Semester 5

3D Sculpting I
Organic Modelling I
Technical Art for Game Engines 1
Cinematics I
Studio Lab 5
Game Portfolio Design

Semester 6

3D Sculpting II
Organic Modelling II
Technical Art for Game Engines 2
Cinematics II
Studio Lab 6

GAME ANIMATION SPECIALIZATION

Semester 3

Body Mechanics 1
Rigging I
Level Design I
Motion Capture 1
Studio Lab 3

Semester 4

Body Mechanics 2
Rigging II
Level Design II
Motion Capture 2
Studio Lab 4

Semester 5

Technical Art for Game Engines 1
Character Animation 1
Character Acting I
Cinematics I
Studio Lab 5
Game Portfolio Design

Semester 6

Technical Art for Game Engines 2
Character Animation 2
Character Acting II
Cinematics II
Studio Lab 6

Price

Base tuition fee (for two semesters - 1 year):

22,495 CAD for international students

Additional fees:

Application Fee - 110 CAD
Incidental Fees (student ID, student association membership, etc) - 2,000 CAD
Mandatory Health Insurance - 790 CAD for 1 year coverage

Requirements for applicants

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
grade 12 English (C or U)
application questionnaire *
portfolio *

*Qualified applicants will be invited to complete the application questionnaire and submit a portfolio electronically. Details on the application questionnaire and portfolio requirements will be communicated at a later date to qualified applicants, as part of the review process.

English language proficiency

George Brown English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program - Level 8;
IELTS (Academic) - 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band;
TOEFL - 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band;
Duolingo English Test - 105;
MELAB - 80;
PTE (Academic) - 54, overall minimum, 50 in each skill band;
CAEL - 60 (overall);
Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162).

About the university

George Brown College opened its doors in 1968, welcoming just over 2,000 students.

Since then, full-time student population has grown to more than 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to develop the skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in the workplace. Since 2004, under current President Anne Sado’s leadership, George Brown has more than doubled in size, broadened international partnerships and increased commitment to strengthening the cultural, economic and social fabric of Toronto.

About George Brown College

The college located in Toronto, Canada. It has three campuses - Casa Loma, St.James, Waterfront, other locations where students attend classes and Student Residence.

George Brown College educates a blend of theory and hands-on experience, prioritizes real-world learning and provides students with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals in applied research and fields education opportunities. Its industry partnerships mean students get the latest trends and tech they can expect in the field. The college offers 170 programs in 7 centers. They include Art, Design and Infromation technology, Business, Community Services and early childhood, Construction and Engineering technologies, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Culinary arts, Preparatory and liberal studies.

Experiental and work-integrated learning oportunities are availabale to students to take part in.