PGCert in Game Art and Animation (Hybrid)

Seneca Polytechnic

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Seneca Polytechnic offers PGCert in Game Art and Animation (Hybrid), a postgraduate certificate in Digital Media & Game Development programme in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 11,915 per semester (CAD 4,807 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate
Field: Digital Media & Game Development
Duration: 2 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 4,807 / semester
International tuition: CAD 11,915 / semester

Last checked September 2026 · Source: senecapolytechnic.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The curriculum covers production management, art direction, scene staging and animation alongside texturing, lighting and modelling, taught through techniques drawn from current industry practice. Working with high-end computer hardware and software, students learn to use the tools involved in developing game art and bringing it into real-time environments.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Ontario university or college degree, diploma, or equivalent, in fine art, 2D/3D animation, photography, film/video, architecture, or graphic design. Applicants with an equivalent combination of partial postsecondary study or related work experience may also be considered, and must submit a resumé and references. The English-language requirement here is Seneca's institution-wide policy for master's and graduate-certificate programs, set out on Seneca's English Proficiency page: it is waived for applicants with three years of full-time secondary study, or two full-time years of college/university undergraduate study, in a country where English is the official or common language; otherwise Seneca accepts IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT with no single skill score below 22/30, Duolingo minimum 120, or PTE minimum 60. Canadian citizens or permanent residents educated outside Canada must also provide a WES or ICAS credential evaluation.

Application Details

Start Date: January and September
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply through OntarioColleges.ca. For the September 2027 intake, OCAS opens for applications on 1 October 2026, the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, first offers go out from 1 November 2026, and the earliest confirmation deadline is 1 May 2027 with a CAD 200 deposit due the second Wednesday of June 2027. The January 2027 and May 2027 intakes opened on 1 October 2025 and carry no equal-consideration date, with earliest confirmation deadlines of 1 November 2025 and 1 March 2027. International applicants apply directly to Seneca, are assessed on a rolling basis with no fixed closing date, and are admitted up to the first day of classes or until a program fills, whichever comes first. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Seneca Polytechnic

Type: College
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1967
Programs: 234
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGCert in Game Art and Animation (Hybrid) award?

Seneca Polytechnic awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Digital Media & Game Development on completion of this programme.

How long does PGCert in Game Art and Animation (Hybrid) take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does PGCert in Game Art and Animation (Hybrid) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 11,915 per semester (CAD 4,807 per semester for local students).

Can PGCert in Game Art and Animation (Hybrid) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Seneca Polytechnic.

What language is PGCert in Game Art and Animation (Hybrid) taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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