

Are you ready to turn your passion for art & design into a rewarding career? The Concept Art diploma offers a rigorous, in-depth curriculum based on suggestions and portfolio requirements from major video game producers and animation companies.
The Concept Art program has been developed to meet the increasing level of proficiency required by the video game and animation industries.
Many of our students have entered the Ubisoft Toronto NEXT Awards competition since it was founded. A lucky few have placed and a couple have been awarded 1st place Finalist in the Concept Art Category. Visit our blog post: Congratulations Sergi Iranzo – 1st place Finalist – Ubisoft Toronto NEXT Awards 2021
This unique four-year diploma program includes a mix of fine art, illustration, animation, and cartooning courses, as well as concept art courses and instruction in all necessary computer software from Photoshop to Maya. Graduates of this program are employed by many video game companies, including 4 who are currently Concept Artists for Ubisoft in Toronto.
Students in Year 4 of the Concept Art Diploma program work on a “real-time” assignment for a hypothetical client.
The fun, online quiz takes 3-minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for. Get your Creative Career Training Readiness score now!
You can view our KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) from previous years here.
In order to graduate, you must pass all of the following courses.
Note that, due to scheduling requirements, courses will sometimes be offered in terms or years different from the schedule below. For complete course descriptions, please consult our course calendar or contact the school.
Beginning Life Drawing 1
Perspective 1
Design & Composition
Colour Theory & Background Painting
Representational Painting 1
Principles of Drawing 1
History of Animation & Animation Production Process
Beginning Life Drawing 2
Perspective 2
Structural Drawing 1
Representational Painting 2
Principles of Drawing 2
Introduction to Concept Art
Digital Background Painting
These are the directions that need to be closely followed because, although we are approved by RBC and Scotiabank, we aren’t an OSAP school. Without following the process they request, your local branch will not find us listed.
ROYAL CREDIT LINE FOR STUDENTS ROYAL BANK FINANCIAL GROUP QUALIFIED* applicants in Greater Toronto Area (GTA) may apply for a Royal Credit Line for students at the Royal Bank Financial Group – Dundas & Spadina Branch, 500 Dundas Street West, please call:
Customer Assistance Officer @ (416) 974-0458 for an appointment with Jennifer Yu.
For applicants from another RBC branch outside GTA, have your Bank Representative contact Jennifer Yu for further information.
SCOTIABANK STUDENT LINE OF CREDIT
Canadian students can apply for a Student Line of Credit at the Bloor St West branch of Scotiabank – 992 Bloor St West, Toronto, ON M6H1L8, please call:
Diego Goya @ (416) 538-5236 x4206
Max The Mutt College of Animation, Art & Design is listed as an approved exception to the Government provided approval list.
Applicants should bring two I.D (e.g. social insurance card, driver’s license, Canadian passport, birth certificate), a statement of income and also the Letter of Acceptance from Max the Mutt. If you have accounts with Royal Bank, bring the RBC client card.
*Applicants without sufficient credit history or a current income will require a cosigner with satisfactory credit history and income. The cosigner also has to bring two I.D. and a statement of income to the branch.
Max The Mutt College of Animation, Art & Design is listed as an approved exception to the Government provided approval list.
Program Details
Duration
4 Year Diploma Program
Tuition
Year 1 - $12,500 ($18,000 International)
Year 2 - $12,500 ($18,000 International)
Year 3 - $12,500 ($18,000 International)
Year 4 - $12,500 ($18,000 International)
Campus
Need to Knows
This is a FOUR YEAR DIPLOMA, the first year of which is primarily Visual Arts Literacy (VAL). For direct entry into year two or three, students may apply for advanced standing. To qualify for advanced standing, into any year, students must submit portfolios demonstrating skills equivalent to those developed in the year or years preceding the year they are applying for.