George Brown College - Waterfront
George Brown College - Waterfront

51 Dockside Drive, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Graduate Certificate - Concept Art for Entertainment (G407)

Postgraduate Certificate

Program Summary

Program Description

The Concept Art for Entertainment program will train students to meet industry demand for concept artists and fine artists with a focus in entertainment fields. Strategically designed to provide specialized skills for graduates of Game Development, Interaction Design & Development, and Graphic Design, the intensive curriculum emphasizes the development of artistic and direction techniques relevant to the industry, namely concept art production and visual conceptualization, in real-world scenarios.

Students will become proficient with production processes, defining art styles and drawing techniques by interpreting stories, character profiles, and design documentation. Throughout their time in the program, students will assemble a personal portfolio, while designing and directing the art production for games and film. This experience will provide graduates with the necessary professional practices to enter the workforce or become entrepreneurs.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

55

Writing

55

Listening

55

Speaking

55

Production

100

Program Intakes

Open date

September 24, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Open date

September 24, 2026

Submission deadline

July 1, 2027

Cost and Duration

Postgraduate Certificate

Program Level

1 year graduate certificate

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$110 CAD

Application fee

$24150 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Materials Fee: $1,216 (one-time)
Mandatory Health Insurance Fee: $787 per year
Administration Fee: $775 per year
Student Activity Fee: $373 per year
Canadian Federation Fee: $29 per year