Overview

Interactive entertainment evolves fast, so stay ahead. Model, script, programme, design and animate your own stories, characters, worlds. Try your hand at motion capture technology with the Video Game Design and Animation programme from Toronto Film School.

Career Directions

Concept Artist

Game Designer

Game Modeler

Quality Assurance Tester

Level Designer

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Digital Drawing
Game Modeling
Art & Design
Scripting for Games
Programming Logic
Game Platforms

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-07 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-07 00:00:00

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Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Game Design View 47 other Bachelors in Game Design in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

60

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit an online application form.
Pay the (non-refundable) application fee of $150.
Provide original or notarized translated academic transcripts. You must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent.
Submit the requirements for your program of choice (see ‘Requirements by Program’ below).
For international students only: provide proof of English-language proficiency.
For international students only: Send a copy of your passport.
Video Game Design & Animation applicants need to have completed a Grade 11 course in visual arts. Grade 11 courses in physics and computers/digital media are recommended.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40734 CAD / year

≈ 40734 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

25442 CAD / year

≈ 25442 CAD / year

Additional Details

Rate per Term

Domestic: $6,116

International: $9,792

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Career Directions

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Toronto

Funding

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