Game – Art

Program Overview

Centennial College's Game – Art program will allow you to gain the skills to launch a career in the dynamic, ever-expanding and intensely creative interactive game industry. In just 16 consecutive months, the offering will prepare you for a career of imagination, innovative design, and storytelling.

You’ll receive intensive hands-on training in Game – Art and learn to build traditional 3D art assets for games, develop game environments and characters, and express your one-of-a-kind creativity. Developed by industry professionals and School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design instructors with a forward-thinking approach towards the next wave of interactive games, this games diploma program is well-respected in the industry.

Program Highlights

• Excellent teacher-to-student ratio due to small class sizes.
• Field placement during the fourth semester.
• Access to the latest software and hardware for a seamless transition into a production environment.
• 24/7 access to dedicated labs.
• Located near the Pape Subway station and the Danforth restaurant district.

Program Structure

The Game – Art program is structured to provide a comprehensive education in the field of game art over a period of 2 years (4 semesters). The program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the gaming industry.

Key features of the program structure include:

• Program Length: 16 months of continuous study.
• Field Placement: Students will participate in a field placement during their final semester, providing real-world experience.
• Hands-On Training: The curriculum emphasizes practical skills through intensive hands-on training.
• Access to Facilities: Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• Software and Hardware: The program ensures students are familiar with the latest industry-standard tools.

Featured Experiences

The Game – Art program offers a variety of unique experiences that enhance learning and prepare students for their future careers. These experiences include:

• Field Placement: A practical experience in the industry during the fourth semester.
• Access to Dedicated Labs: Students can work in labs that are available 24/7.
• Small Class Sizes: This allows for personalized attention from instructors who are industry professionals.
• Use of Latest Technology: Students will work with the latest software and hardware used in the game industry.
• Unreal Academic Partner Program: The program is recognized for its commitment to high-quality educational opportunities.

Career Options

Graduates of the Game – Art program can pursue a variety of career paths in the gaming industry. Here are some potential job options:

• Environment Artist: Responsible for creating immersive environments and landscapes in games.
• Character Artist: Focuses on designing and modeling characters, ensuring they are visually appealing and functional.
• Surfacing Artist: Works on the textures and materials that give characters and environments their final look.
• Concept Artist: Creates visual representations of ideas and concepts for games, helping to guide the overall design.
• Level Designer: Designs the layout and flow of game levels, ensuring they are engaging and challenging for players.
• Game Concept Artist: Develops initial ideas and visual concepts for new games, collaborating with other artists and designers.
• Technical Artist: Acts as a bridge between artists and programmers, ensuring that art assets are optimized for performance.

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