College Diploma - TV And Game Animation (Visual Arts Foundation And Video Game Art)

Program overview

The TV & Game Animation diploma is an intensive program designed to launch your career as a professional animator, modeler, or texture artist. Spanning 10 months, this program builds on the core design skills from the Video Game Art program, focusing on high-level performance and asset creation. Students will immerse themselves in a collaborative studio environment that mirrors real-world production houses, mastering the 12 Principles of Animation to create engaging characters and animations. The curriculum is tailored to meet the demands of today’s entertainment markets, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the animation industry.

Program structure

The TV & Game Animation diploma program is structured to provide a comprehensive education in animation and design. Key features of the program include:

• Program Length: 10 months
• Hands-on projects that build a professional portfolio
• Training with industry-standard tools and techniques
• Focus on character and environment design, scene planning, and technical workflows
• Collaborative studio environment to simulate real-world production

This program also requires completion of the Visual Arts Foundation and Video Game Art programs as prerequisites, although direct entry may be granted based on relevant post-secondary coursework or a strong professional portfolio.

Featured Experiences

• Immersive learning in a professional studio environment
• Focus on both 2D and 3D animation techniques
• Creation of a polished animation demo reel
• Collaboration on diverse hands-on projects
• Mastery of the 12 Principles of Animation

Career Options

Graduates of the TV & Game Animation diploma can pursue various career paths in Canada, including:

• Illustrator: Create visual representations for books, magazines, and other media.
• Concept Artist: Develop visual concepts for characters, environments, and props in games and films.
• 2D Animator: Produce animations using traditional and digital techniques for various media.
• 3D Modeler: Design and create three-dimensional models for games, films, and simulations.
• Character Modeler: Specialize in creating detailed character models for animation and gaming.
• Commercial Artist: Work on visual projects for advertising and marketing campaigns.
• Storyboard Artist: Visualize scripts and concepts through sequential art for films and animations.
• Art/Creative Director: Oversee the visual aspects of projects, guiding the artistic vision.
• Game Producer: Manage the development of video games, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

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