Overview

If you dream of working in the 3D world of games and film, come to VanArts and develop the skills to make it happen. The one-year Game Art & Design diploma program is focused on concept art and creating 3D assets for the game and film industries. Courses have been designed to prepare artists for work in 3D environments and character modeling, rigging, lighting and texturing.

A recent survey of the "Top 100 Schools for Animation, Gaming and Design" by Animation Career Review ranked VanArts as #1 in Western Canada and #11 worldwide.

You will learn:

• foundation skills in traditional drawing, sculpting and concept art
• advanced techniques for 3D modeling, rigging, lighting and texturing
• production methods and teamwork skills expected by industry recruiters and art directors

You graduate with:

• a diploma
• a professional demo reel and portfolio
• industry contacts and networking strategies for entry-level employment

Inside VanArts

In Episode 26 of our Inside VanArts web video series, come hang out with our students in Game Art & Design, see their work and hear about why they chose VanArts!

Check out more stories and videos on the Game Art & Design Blog