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4 Concept Art Degree Programs in Canada


The Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Diploma in Illustration and Concept Art
- Ottawa, Canada
Diploma
Full time
42 weeks
On-Campus
English
The two-year Illustration and Concept Art Ontario College Diploma program prepares you for the field of illustration and the discipline of concept art. As a student, you develop skills in digital and traditional media. In this program, you develop problem-solving methods, drawing techniques, and production methods for the magazine, graphic novel, or entertainment industries.


VANARTS Vancouver Institute of Media and Arts
GAME ART & DESIGN
- Vancouver, Canada
Diploma
On-Campus
English
The Game Art & Design diploma program is a hybrid of traditional and digital art, right from foundation to specialization. Here you get to focus your craft in creating concept art and assets for the film, game, and television industries, with an equal emphasis on art development for mobile gaming and 3D console games.
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The Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Graduate Certificate in Visual Development for Entertainment
- Ottawa, Canada
Graduate Certificate
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
In this one-year Visual Development for Entertainment Ontario College Graduate Certificate, you refine your artistic skills for a specialized career in the entertainment industry. As a visual development or concept artist, you take creative ideas and generate visual designs for a wide range of media products. This includes but is not limited to, creating characters, prop designs, and environments that help tell the story of a film, show, or video game.


Langara Centre for Entertainment Arts
Diploma in Advanced Game Design
- Vancouver, Canada
Diploma
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Don’t let the word “game” fool you. The gaming industry is the largest, fastest-growing media industry in the world. It’s bigger than Hollywood, and it dwarfs the music business, making more than $138 billion in 2018, a 13% increase over the previous year (Newzoo’s Global Games Market Report 2018).
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Concept Art degree programs in Canada focus on developing artistic skills for visual storytelling in various media. This field combines creativity and technical expertise, preparing students for careers in film, video games, animation, and advertising.
Through courses in character design, environment creation, and digital painting, you'll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard techniques. Students strengthen their adaptability as they explore new styles and methods, enhancing their ability to meet artistic challenges. In Canada, educational approaches often emphasize collaborative projects, allowing peers to work together in team-based environments that mimic real-world studio settings.
Graduates of Concept Art programs often pursue careers as concept artists, visual development artists, or character designers, with their skills valued across the global entertainment industry. Canadian institutions also prioritize fostering creativity alongside technical proficiency, equipping students with the practical skills needed to thrive in diverse professional contexts. This comprehensive training positions graduates for success in a variety of creative roles.