Concept Art for Animation & Video Games

Program Overview

The Concept Art Diploma Program has been developed to meet the increasing level of proficiency required by the video game and animation industries. Like our animation program, this program offers a rigorous, in-depth curriculum based on suggestions and portfolio requirements from major video game producers and animation companies. This unique four-year diploma program includes a mix of fine art, illustration, animation, and cartooning courses, as well as concept courses and instruction in all necessary computer software from Photoshop to Maya. Students in Year 4 will work on a “real time” assignment for a hypothetical client.

Max the Mutt students graduate with a solid portfolio, a demo reel, the skills to write a cover letter and résumé, an online profile page, and the ability to conduct themselves professionally in a job interview. We have strong contacts in the animation community; our annual Industry Evening is well attended by representatives from animation and gaming companies. In addition, many employers contact us when they have job openings, and we regularly inform our graduates of employment opportunities.

Student Testimonials

Robyn Natalie Lau

Max the Mutt has excellent instructors who know a lot about their area of expertise and are always willing to help students. Many of them are open to communicating via e-mail if students are struggling with projects, and I find it very generous of them to offer their time. I’d only hope to keep in touch and keep learning even after I graduate….I believe Max the Mutt pushes their students to have a strong art foundation, which is something that’s not emphasized as much in other art schools. Max the Mutt helped me use traditional fundamentals to make my work more believable. They’ve overloaded me with useful knowledge and I try every day to use it to improve my artwork.

Year 4 Concept Art for Video Games & Animation Student

Program Length

This is a four year diploma, the first year of which is Visual Arts Literacy (VAL). For direct entry into year two, students may apply for advanced standing. To qualify for advanced standing, students must submit a portfolio demonstrating skills equivalent to our VAL year.

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