Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Modelling
- Animation
- Texturing
- Design Ìý
Game Art & Animation (GAA)
Campus
Delivery
HybridDuration
2 Semesters (8ÌýMonths)Study Option
Full-timeCredential
Ontario College Graduate CertificateAbout the Program
This eight-month graduate certificate program is designed to turn talented artists into AAA game asset modellers. This unique program will have you creating and animating environments, characters and other assets within a 3D environment.
Through this program you will learn modelling, lighting, texturing, animation, scene staging, art direction and production management. Your learning will be further advanced by using industry-relevant techniques taught by professors with years of industry experience. With high-end computer hardware and software, you will learn to use tools used to develop game art and incorporate it into real-time environments.
Skills
Program Availability
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 2026 | ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø@York | Open |
| Sept. 2026 | ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø@York | Open |
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 2026 | ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø@York | Open |
| Sept. 2026 | ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø@York | Open |
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
Program and Course Delivery
This program is offered in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.
Learn more: ³§±ð²Ô±ð³¦²¹â€™s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
Your Career
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
- Modeller
- Texture artist
- Prop artist
- Lighting artist
- Animator
- Level builder
- Level designer
You may also decide to pursue a role in production management as you will learn how a production pipeline works within AAA game studios.
Technology Partners
ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Polytechnic is proud to be an Unreal Academic Partner. This designation recognizes institutions that offer high-quality educational programs with experienced faculty, a proven curriculum, and robust resources.ÌýLearn more about theÌý
The Game Art & Animation program at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø is a Houdini-certified program. As part of this certification, GAA graduates are currently eligible to receive a free commercial Houdini license for 6 or 12 months to support their transition into the workforce.ÌýLearn more about the ​
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