Video Game Art
Diploma, 10 Months
September 2026
The demand for interactive games has never been higher, and the industry continues to grow exponentially each year. At the heart of this booming global market are the visual artists responsible for breathing life into new worlds through original concepts, memorable characters, and stunning animations. The Video Game Art diploma program at McKenzie College of Design is your direct gateway into this thriving sector, designed to transform your creative vision into professional, industry-standard game art and animation. From day one, you will dive into the complete development pipeline, moving fluidly from initial concept designs and character sketches to finalized visual assets for the games of the future.
Studying within our collaborative, team-driven studio environment, you will mirror the exact workflows found in professional development houses. This intensive diploma program focuses heavily on refining your core conceptualization and artistic skills, with a strong emphasis on the creative problem-solving required to tackle modern development challenges. Through the hands-on creation of both 2D and 3D game art, you will explore a rich variety of styles that align perfectly with today's industry expectations, ensuring you graduate as a versatile and adaptable asset to any development team.
Ultimately, this program is engineered to prepare you for immediate placement at a modern interactive game studio. By mastering leading software and workflows, you will quickly advance your technical capabilities while building an extensive, high-impact traditional and digital portfolio. This portfolio will serve as your ultimate calling card, showcasing your elite technical skills, artistic range, and collaborative experience to top-tier employers in the competitive gaming market.
Student Work
Areas of Study
Design Process
Concept Art
Character Design
Digital Painting & Colour
Character Modeling / Sculpting
Background Design
Shape Language in Design
Intro to Animation II
Prop & Vehicle Design
User Interface Design
Career Paths
Character Designer
Animation Production Artist
Digital Painter
Background Designer
Game Product Designer
Intellectual Property Developer
Character Modeler
Tuition & Fees
$15,490 CAD
(Domestic)
$19,280 CAD
(International)
Tuition fees listed above do not include required equipment and supplies and the 1% student protection fee.
Please note: McKenzie College of Design reserves the right to modify, postpone, cancel, or relocate any program without notice.
Required Equipment & Supplies
• Working Laptop that meets the minimum requirements.
• Sketchbook
• Pack/Ream of Plain Paper
• Pencils
For online classes during unscheduled school closures:
• High-speed Internet Connection
• Webcam
• Headphones
• Microphone
NOTE: Completion of our Visual Art Foundation is a prerequisite for this program. However, direct entry may be granted to applicants who have completed relevant post-secondary art coursework or can demonstrate mastery through an exceptional professional portfolio.