Diploma in Video Game Art and Animation

The Video Game Art and Animation diploma at Holland College introduces students to the fundamentals of art production for video games, combining traditional drawing skills with industry-standard software techniques. Delivered over two years at the Prince of Wales Campus in Charlottetown, the curriculum covers the history of the video game industry and develops technical skills for integrating art assets into production pipelines. The program is designed to remain flexible so its content can be adjusted to reflect current trends in the video game industry. Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles as game artists, animators, and related positions within game development studios, with a portfolio-focused skill set spanning concept art, character and environment design, and animation techniques used in interactive media production.