College Diploma – Game-Art (1592)

The Game – Art two-year Ontario College Diploma program prepares students to design 2D and 3D visual assets for the interactive media and video game industries. Located in Kitchener-Waterloo’s technology hub, the curriculum covers the end-to-end studio production pipeline, combining artistic design with technical asset integration.

Students train on industry-standard hardware and software to build skills in 3D modeling, 2D digital art, texturing, environment design, lighting, architecture, and narrative design. Guided by experienced industry faculty, students work individually and collaboratively to create a professional digital portfolio to enter the game development workforce.

Academic Qualification: High School / Grade 12 completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 80.0

• PTE: 53.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who do not meet language test requirements by completing designated English pathway courses prior to academic study.

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.