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Diploma in Game Development - Animation and Game Design

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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Diploma in Game Development - Animation and Game Design at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, Canada is a diploma in Film & Animation programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 735 per credit.

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Film & Animation
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: Hybrid
International tuition: CAD 735 / credit

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: nait.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Game Development - Animation and Game Design is a two-year diploma program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology that provides a foundation in the technical and creative aspects of game creation, with this specialization focused on the artistic side of building game and animation experiences. Using industry-standard software and programming languages, students explore the principles of animation, storytelling, and visual design while learning to create interactive digital worlds, 2D and 3D assets, and dynamic game environments. The program is delivered in a hybrid format at the Edmonton campus and admits students in both the Fall and Winter terms. Graduates are prepared for roles in the gaming industry such as illustrator, game artist, animator, and media designer. It suits students who want to specialize in the art and design side of game development rather than the programming-focused Game Development stream.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Entry requires Grade 11 Language Arts (English 20-2) and Grade 11 Mathematics (Math 20-2 or Applied Math 20), plus NAIT's institution-wide English Language Proficiency requirement. NAIT's Academic Upgrading Placement Tests may be accepted in place of the Language Arts or Mathematics requirement. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements but have completed DMIT 1001, COMP 1017, and ORGB 1500 with an overall minimum GPA of 2.0 may be reviewed for admission on request.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter

About Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

“Discere, Efficere, Praestare”

Type: College
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1962
Students: 18,200
Programs: 129
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Game Development - Animation and Game Design award?

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology awards a Diploma in the field of Film & Animation on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Game Development - Animation and Game Design take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Game Development - Animation and Game Design cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 735 per credit.

Can Diploma in Game Development - Animation and Game Design be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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