Game - Art

Program overview

Design a career in Game - Art showcasing your artistic talents. In this two-year Game - Art Ontario College Diploma, you enter the world of video game production and immerse yourself in the artistic process of creating the visual and technical components for games. Working within a digital environment, you design rich cinematic worlds, with dynamic characters and challenging levels that draw players deeper into a game. You will learn the fundamental design skills required to create a game concept and take it through the game production pipeline, developing storytelling, artistic, and technical skills to produce games.

Program structure

The Game - Art program is structured to provide a comprehensive education over a two-year period. The program includes:

• Hands-on experience in a digital environment
• Focused learning in product design, project management, game production, cinematography, and virtual production
• Field projects that offer practical workplace experience
• Opportunities to work within a game engine

Students will also have the chance to collaborate in teams, deconstructing how games work and applying their knowledge to produce playable games. This program is designed to equip students with the transferable skills needed to contribute to immersive digital environments across various industries.

Featured Experiences

The Game - Art program offers several unique experiences that enhance learning and skill development:

• Field projects that provide hands-on workplace experience
• Collaboration with peers to produce playable games
• Working within a game engine to create immersive environments
• Opportunities to explore various aspects of game production, including storytelling and technical skills

These experiences are integral to the curriculum, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the demands of the industry upon graduation.

Career Options

Graduates of the Game - Art program can pursue a variety of exciting career opportunities in Canada, including:

• Game Artist: Responsible for creating visual elements and assets for video games, including characters, environments, and props.
• Environmental Artist: Focuses on designing and creating immersive environments that enhance gameplay and storytelling.
• Character Developer: Specializes in designing and animating characters, ensuring they are engaging and fit within the game’s narrative.
• Level Designer: Works on creating game levels, ensuring they are challenging and enjoyable for players while maintaining the game’s flow.
• 3D Modeler: Creates detailed 3D models for use in games, including characters, objects, and environments.
• Animator: Brings characters and environments to life through animation, ensuring fluid movement and realistic interactions.

These roles are essential in the video game industry, film production, education gamification, simulation production, and more, providing graduates with diverse career pathways.

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