VIDEO GAME ART
Program Fact Sheet
Category
Information
Program Name
Video Game Art
Program Code
4006
Program Length
Academic Start Date
Academic End Date
Breaks
Ancillary Fees
Health Care Fee
4 Semesters
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Friday, April 28, 2017
Thanksgiving: Oct-10-16 Christmas Break: Dec-16-16 to Jan-06-17
Family Day: Feb-20-17
Winter Study Break: Mar-13-17 to Mar-17-17
Good Friday: Apr-14-17
Semester 1 (Fall 2016) – $1,422.90
Semester 2 (Winter 2017) – $1,422.90
Jun-15-16 - $500 Deposit Due, OSAP Recipients $200 Deposit
Semester 1 (Fall 2016) – $482.50
Semester 2 (Winter 2017) – $354.50
Semester 1 (Fall 2016) - $190.00
Payment Deadline
Semester 1 (Fall 2016) – Aug-12-16
Semester 2 (Winter 2017) – Dec-02-16
Parking Fees
Per Semester – $113.00 (tax included)
Daily Coin Lot Parking – $3.00 per entry
*Prices subject to change
Semester 1 (Fall 2016) – $300.00
Per Academic Year – $226.00 (tax included)
Monthly Permit - $39.55 (tax included)
Tuition Fees
Books
(Approx. Cost)
(Balance of Fees Due)
Semester 2 (Winter 2017) –
Miscellaneous Supplies
Semester 1 (Fall 2016) – $840.00
Semester 2 (Winter 2017) –
See program website for detailed required supplies.
Approx. $75.00 per semester
KPI Employment Rate
N/A
Typical Employment
Analyze and use game art creation techniques, understanding of game mechanics, direction of art
and working within a team environment
Program Related Supplies
Create assets for games using a variety of software applications (such as Photoshop, 3D studio
Max, and Mudbox)
Employment Titles
Gaming Artist, Environment Artist, Concept Artist, Texture Artist, Modeler, 3D Artist
Type of Certification
Ontario College Diploma
Program Description
This 2 year program structure provides a balanced schedule strongly emphasizing art creations
and production. Initial semesters pay special attention to traditional arts, in recognition of traditional
art skills as a foundation for digital art skills. Each semester has at least one class outside art
production, covering other areas crucial to a game artists development. By the final semester,
studio style digital art production is heavily emphasized in preparation for the students entering the
workforce.
Entrance Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with Grade 12 College English (C) ENG4C, or mature student
status OR Mature Student Status (an applicant lacking the formal minimum admission
requirements may be admitted through the mature student application process. Mature Student
applicants may be referred to College Counseling for academic testing and a recommendation
from the Counselor to the Registrar for consideration in their admission. Mature applicants must
still submit their high school transcripts and may also be asked for a resume).
Other Information
For more information visit the Sault College website http://www.saultcollege.ca/Programs or
contact the Program Coordinator, Frank Salituri, at 705-759-2554, Ext. 2793 or at
[email protected]. You can also contact Janice MacKay, Academic Assistant, School
of Business at 705-759-2554, ext. 2432 or at [email protected].