Advanced Diploma in Animation and Game Development Loyalist College Main Campus

Animators make movies, bring video games to life and help build apps. In this program, students can specialize in character animation, 2D/3D animation, gaming, visual effects, computer graphics, web design or mobile applications.

This program allows students to connect with their passion of playing video games and watching computer-generated media and animation by challenging students with cutting-edge development for a variety of mediums. Specialize in character animation, 2D/3D animation, game design and development, visual effects, motion graphics, Virtual Reality development, web design or mobile applications. Under the guidance of faculty with industry experience, students learn production-proven tactics for generating AAA level content for Games, Film, Animation, and Visual Effects.

Please note: Students will receive an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Interactive Media Development – Animation & Game Development.

Experiential learning

Gain a competitive edge in the job market with instruction in the entire range of the production process. Develop hands-on skills in our cutting-edge facilities featuring:

The latest workstations and editing systems.

A motion capture system.

Leading industry software including Maya, Unreal 4 and the Adobe Master Suite.

Tailor your studies in third year with independent production courses and a choice of streams in animation, visual effects or gaming.

Get valuable on-the-job experience during a real world placement.

You will finish the program with professional practices and job search skills, as well as an impressive portfolio of work.

"Loyalist College offers students the ideal combination of academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and experiences. Established in 1967, it is a public community college that offers a wide range of diploma, certificate, and post-graduate programs in various fields such as health sciences, human studies, media studies, business, and applied sciences. The college aims to provide quality education and training to prepare students for their future careers. Established in 1967, it is a public community college that offers a wide range of diploma, certificate, and post-graduate programs in various fields such as health sciences, human studies, media studies, business, and applied sciences. The college aims to provide quality education and training to prepare students for their future careers.

Loyalist College is known for its strong emphasis on experiential learning, providing students with practical, hands-on experience in their chosen fields. This is achieved through co-op placements, internships, and applied research projects. The college also offers a variety of continuing education and online learning options to accommodate students with different needs.

Please note that if you are looking for a college within Toronto, there are other options such as George Brown College, Seneca College, Humber College, and Centennial College, among others. Each of these institutions offers a wide range of programs and opportunities for students.