HD in Game - Art

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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HD in Game - Art at Durham College in Oshawa, Canada is a higher diploma in Digital Media & Game Development programme. The programme runs for 6 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 19,670 per year (CAD 6,957 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Higher Diploma

Field: Digital Media & Game Development

Duration: 6 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 6,957 / year

International tuition: CAD 19,670 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

This program offers a well-balanced education in every aspect of the game development process, with a focus towards training artists for the game industry. There is an enormous difference between playing games and creating them, and this program is designed to teach you how to convert your love of gameplay and artistry into a lucrative career. The experience and knowledge gained in the Game-Art program at Durham College have given graduates the edge in landing careers in industry-leading game studios.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status, plus English at Grade 12 (C or U), mathematics at Grade 11 (C, M or U), and then one of two things - a senior-level credit in Visual Arts or Media Arts, or else a portfolio. Where that senior-level credit (C, M or U) already appears on the high-school transcript, no portfolio is needed; where it does not, a portfolio must accompany the application.

Application Details

Start Date: September intake - the only intake listed on this program's page. Classes begin 8 September 2026 in the current cycle.

Application Deadline: Domestic (apply at ontariocolleges.ca): equal-consideration date 1 February for a September start - 1 February 2026 covered the September 2026 intake and the same rule applies to the next September intake. Applications completed after the equal-consideration date are still accepted and assessed while seats remain. International: apply through Durham College's own international application, not ontariocolleges.ca; Durham publishes no general international closing date and directs applicants to the Intakes and Availability table on the program page.

About Durham College

Type: College

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1967

Programs: 150

Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does HD in Game - Art award?

Durham College awards a Higher Diploma in the field of Digital Media & Game Development on completion of this programme.

How long does HD in Game - Art take?

The programme runs for 6 semesters.

How much does HD in Game - Art cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 19,670 per year (CAD 6,957 per year for local students).

Can HD in Game - Art be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Durham College.

What language is HD in Game - Art taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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