GAME ART & DESIGN

OVERVIEW

Our two-year Game Art & Design program is an intensive course that focuses on the artistic and design aspects of video game creation. Encompassing a wide range of subjects and skills, the program prepares students for diverse roles in the gaming industry, such as game artist, level designer, character designer, and environment artist. It provides a strong foundation for students to enter the competitive and rapidly evolving world of game design and development.

COURSE STRUCTURE

#Course CodeCourse
01FD01C01Fundamentals of 2D Digital Production
02FD01C02Fundamentals of Animation
03FD01C03Fundamentals of 3D with Maya
04FD01C04Fundamentals of Sound Design
05FD01C05Fundamentals of Game Engine

#Course CodeCourse
01CDDPG0201Hard Surface Modelling
02CDDPG0202Organic Modelling
03CDDPG0203Texturing & Shading
04CDDPG0204Lighting & Rendering
05CDDPG0205Game Design & Creation

Specialization in 3d Animation or 3d Generalist
Semester 3 - Animation
#Course CodeCourse
01CDDPG0301Character Rigging Fundamentals
02CDDPG0302Character Setup & Skinning
03CDDPG0303Expressions & Scripting
04CDDPG0304Character & Prop Animation
05CDDPG0305Animation & Integration
Semester 3 – 3D Generalist
#Course CodeCourse
06CDDPG0306Level Design
07CDDPG0307Game Art & Architecture
08CDDPG0308Advance Lighting & Texturing
09CDDPG0309Game Project Management
10CDDPG0310Interactive Prototyping

#Course CodeCourse
01CDDPG0401Demo Reel
02CDDPG0402Portfolio and Resume Workshop
03CDDPG0403Industry Internship/ Co-operative Education (Co-op)

CAREER OUTCOMES

The world of Game Art & Design offers a range of career opportunities for artists. Professionals trained in this field are essential to the creation and development of video games, and their skills are applicable in multiple facets of this industry. The gaming industry is always advancing with the emergence of new technological platforms such as mobile gaming, cloud gaming, and immersive VR/AR experiences. This dynamic nature means that there is consistently strong demand for creative and skilled game art and design professionals. Those who keep up with industry trends and technologies have numerous opportunities for growth and innovation in their careers.

CAREER OPTIONS

Program Name: Game Art & Design
Credential: Diploma
Method of Study: Full-time
Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Batch Starts: September
Available Seats: 6
Domestic Tuition: C$ 8,999.00 (per semester)

ADDITIONAL FEES / PER SEMESTER

DescriptionDomestic Student
MaterialsC$ 1000.00
Student Union FeeC$ 75.00
Technology & Learning ResourcesC$ 350.00

ADDITIONAL FEES / ONE TIME

DescriptionDomestic Student
Application FeeC$ 75.00
Confirmation Deposit (non-refundable)C$ 1000.00
Late Payment FeeC$ 25.00
Certificate/Diploma (percopy)C$ 25.00
Transcript Fee (Up to Five copies of transcript)C$ 25.00

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

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