Certificate - Concept Art for Entertainment
- 1 year
- Duration
- 30,245 CAD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Certificate
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
You will receive training to satisfy the demand in the industry for fine artists and concept artists with an emphasis on entertainment through the one-year graduate certificate program in Concept Art for Entertainment. This curriculum is intended to give graduates of our Graphic Design, Game Art, and Interaction Design programs particular capabilities. The development of artistic and direction skills, such as concept art production and visual conceptualization, that are essential to success in the industry is a fundamental component of the rigorous curriculum.
You will gain knowledge of drawing techniques, art styles, and production processes through the use of stories, character profiles, and design documentation. You will create a personal portfolio while creating and overseeing the production of art for video games and motion pictures during the program. Getting this expertise will help you whether you decide to launch your own company or go into the workforce.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Visual Style and Presentation I
- Digital Painting I
- Surfaces and Materials I
- Character Design I
- Environment Design I
- Production Process I
- Production Project I
Semester 2
- Visual Style and Presentation II
- Digital Painting II
- Surfaces and Materials II
- Character Design II
- Environment Design II
- Production Process II
- Production Project II
Semester 3
- Studio Entrepreneurship
- Experiential Thesis
Price
Base tuition fee (for three semesters - 1 year):
- 30,245 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
- Bachelor of Fine Arts; or diploma/advanced diploma in game, graphics or arts field
- online interview*
- resumé*
- portfolio* (digital portfolio accepted)
- applicant questionnaire*
*Qualified applicants will be invited to complete the application questionnaire and submit a portfolio and resumé electronically. Details on these supplementary requirements will be communicated at a later date to qualified applicants, as part of the review process. Qualified applicants may also be invited for an interview.
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.
6 reasons to study at George Brown
- Study in Downtown Toronto
- Hands-on, real world experience
- Infromed by industry
- Expert instructors
- Applied research
- Promoting enterpreneurship
