VIDEO GAME ART

Pixel by pixel, create your digital masterpiece

The demand for 2D interactive games has never been higher and it continues to grow exponentially each year. As a result, so has the demand for the Visual Artists responsible for the concepts, characters, and animations for these games. The Video Game Art program will teach students the key skills to create professional game art and animation for the games of the future. Students will quickly advance their skills while building an extensive traditional and digital portfolio. This diploma program focuses on developing conceptualization and artistic skills, with a strong emphasis on creative problem solving. Through the development of 2D and 3D game art, students will explore a variety of styles that align with today’s industry standards.

AREAS OF STUDY

Design Process
Concept Art
Character Design
Digital Painting & Color
Character Modeling / Sculpting
Background Design
Shape Language in Design
Intro to Animation
Prop & Vehicle Design
User Interface

PREREQUISITE:

VISUAL ART FOUNDATION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Application Form (APPLICATION)
Application Fee: Domestic Students: 0$ International Students: $300.00 Payable through FLYWIRE
Academic Transcripts: Minimum requirement: Completion of High School, GED, Adult High School diploma or equivalent experience. Transcripts must indicate successful completion of high school, post-secondary program, diploma or degree (if any), or have supporting documents that indicate completion. NOTE: A conditional acceptance can be granted for those who have yet to complete high school. We ask that you submit a copy of most recent transcripts.
Profile letter: This is a one or two-page letter describing you, your background, your ambitions/goals/career objectives and reasons you feel McKenzie College is the right school for you.
Portfolio: See our Portfolio Criteria page for information AND see our Portfolio Development Program

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Passport
Proof of English Proficiency: Applicant’s English proficiency test results or English language school transcripts.
Valid Canada Study Permit: After acceptance, we require a COPY OF A VALID CANADA STUDY PERMIT for proof of accepted entry to Canada.

CAREER PATHS

Small Business Owner
Freelance Video Game Designer
Animated cartoon technician
Animation painter
Computer graphics technician
Graphics technician
Multimedia graphic design technician
Character modeler

OTHER MCKENZIE PROGRAMS OF INTEREST

VISUAL ART FOUNDATION (prerequisite for this program)
TV & GAME ANIMATION ( 3 year program; Visual Art Foundation prerequisite for this program)
INTERACTIVE DESIGN
VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN

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