Art Institute Game Art And Design Curriculum
- Overview
- Program Details
- Admission Requirements
- Courses
- Costs
- Career Options
- Transfer
Program Overview
This program offers a well-balanced education in every aspect of the game development process, with a focus towards training artists for the game industry. There is an enormous difference between playing games and creating them, and this program is designed to teach you how to convert your love of gameplay and artistry into a lucrative career. The experience and knowledge gained in the Game-Art program at Durham College have given graduates the edge in landing careers in industry-leading game studios.
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 11 mathematics (C, M or U)
- Portfolio of work
Note: this program has additional and recommended requirements. Please visit the Admission Requirements tab for further information.
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Tuition
Year one domestic: $6,821 (CAD)
Year one international: $17,951 (CAD)
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Diploma-to-degree
Gameplay Mechanics
Portfolio Development
Intakes and Availability
| Date | Domestic Availability | International Availability |
|---|---|---|
| September 2022 | Open | Open |
Career Options
WHAT YOU COULD BE:
- Environment artist
- Surfacing artist
- Technical artist
- Animator for games
- Motion capture clean-up artist
- Lighting artist
- 3D Modeller
- Pre-production Artist
- Level designer
- Game developer
- Concept artist
- Production manager
- Project manager
- Quality assurance technician
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Program Details
This program was developed with input from veterans in the digital entertainment industry and continues to garner enthusiastic support from studios and professional artists across the country. Our industry trained professors are ready to share their knowledge and experience with you. The focus of this hands-on program is to develop and hone your skills as a digital artist through project-based learning and instruction.
You will explore environment and level design, employing modelling, surfacing, lighting techniques and special effects in industry leading real-time engines. All of your work will be supported by a strong foundation in animation for games, technical art, and concept art.
You will gain a solid base in the skills needed to explore new technology and software with confidence including courses in:
- Preproduction design
- Traditional drawing and digital illustration
- Game asset creation employing industry current techniques
- Demo reel production and online portfolio development
Industry context is also strongly emphasized though the use of production pipelines and studio simulation. As a graduate, you will enter the industry with strong technical and creative ability, a realistic understanding of the world of game production and a keen sense of professionalism.
IN THE NEWS
- DC Game Art Grad Mohamad Salame's 'Dementor Summoning' featured in Epic's Spring 2021 Student Showcase
- Ontario post-secondary students shine in the Ubisoft Toronto next challenge
- DC Game Art Students Among This Year's Ubisoft Toronto NEXT 2020 Finalists
- Durham College receives more than $1 million in applied research funding for three unique projects
- DC grad places first at Ubisoft Toronto NEXT competition in Modelling
- Students participate in 25-hour gaming marathon
- Student demo reel compilation
- MAD students come together for industry screening
Program Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the differences in game genres in order to develop games that meet the needs of specific markets
- Analyze the history of video games to compare various approaches to game development
- Support the development of games by identifying and relating concepts from a range of industry roles—programming, design, and art
- Contribute as an individual and a member of a game development team to the effective completion of a game development project
- Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance in the games industry
- Perform all work in compliance with relevant statutes, regulations, legislation, industry standards and codes of ethics
- Develop pre-production and conceptual art for games and gaming through the selection and application of relevant design tools and drawing techniques
- Create original game assets to meet requirements outlined in game design documents and/or creative briefs
- Engage in original world building and level design within a range of game engines to meet industry and marketplace requirements
- Generate user interface design in alignment with Game Design Documents to optimize both the aesthetics and function of gameplay
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 11 mathematics (C, M or U)
- Portfolio of work
Recommended
- Senior-level visual arts credits
Additional requirements
In addition to the academic requirements, admission to this program requires the submission of a portfolio of artwork. The purpose of the portfolio is to allow students to demonstrate their drawing and creative ability.
For more information on submitting a portfolio, you are welcome to attend one of our Portfolio Information Sessions.
Courses
The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.
Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2022-23 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes.
Costs
Career Options
WHAT YOU COULD BE:
- Environment artist
- Surfacing artist
- Technical artist
- Animator for games
- Motion capture clean-up artist
- Lighting artist
- 3D Modeller
- Pre-production Artist
- Level designer
- Game developer
- Concept artist
- Production manager
- Project manager
- Quality assurance technician
WHERE YOU COULD WORK:
- Game studios
- Animation studios
- Digital / virtual production for broadcast
- Architectural visualization
- Training and simulation employing real-time engines
Game – Art in the news
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Art Institute Game Art And Design Curriculum
Source: https://durhamcollege.ca/programs/game-art
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