EARN A
video game animation diploma, fast
Learn game animation in an industry-focused program that will take you from “aspiring” to “pro” in just 18 months. You’ll graduate qualified, connected, and confident—with an impressive portfolio of work that showcases your new talents to gaming studios and other prospective employers.
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July, October, January, April
18 months (6 terms)
Program OVERVIEW
WHERE OUR GRADUATES WORK
make games while you learn the business
Successful and connected video game professionals will teach you the tools and techniques to design, script, model and animate engaging characters and worlds. You will also learn interface design, game platforms, motion capture, best practices for workflow optimization, marketing, and so much more. You’ll also do a deep dive into how exactly the video game business operates and take part in exclusive networking opportunities.
Career Outcomes for video game animation graduates
- Game Animator
- Level Designer
- Level Artist
- Game Designer
- Concept Artist
- Game Modeller
- Quality Assurance Tester
ALUMNI SHOWCASE
Before graduating, JL was offered a position as a level designer at Beamdog, a Canadian video game developer. He has also worked in the video game industry as a producer and lead game designer.
Upon graduation, Eric was equipped with the skills to earn a paid internship at Alientrap Games (he was selected from a pool of over 150 applicants). Eric says TFS’s training, resume assistance, and networking opportunities were keys to his success.
Nabila works as an art director for Mythical Voltage, a game development company. Previously she was lead artist.
Jasmine currently works as a level designer at Achimostawinan Games. She is also a co-founder of Odamano, an Indigenous owned gaming studio.
Student Testimonials
Toronto Film School was an amazingly immersive experience — on the first day I had a camera in my hand. And some of my first opportunities to get on sets came from instructors I met here at the school.
Chris Hatcher
Film Production '09
Executive Producer on Priscilla, Painkiller
I really enjoy the practical part of Toronto Film School. We are encouraged to work on as many thesis films as possible. The fact that you can actually work with cameras that are used in the industry, put up lighting, etc – is the best part.
Kariane Taklo
Film Production '23
Proofs & stats
1 Canada’s video game industry has grown 20% since 2019, with over 900 video game companies in the country.
2 Canada’s video game industry supports an estimated 55,300 Full Time Equivalents of employment.
Sources: 1 & 2: CanadasVideoGameIndustry.ca, 2024
we're located in toronto, canada's creative capital and your gateway to the industry
Toronto, Canada’s largest city and financial hub, is situated in Ontario, the province boasting the nation’s highest concentration of video game studios. Notable developers like Ubisoft, Gameloft, and Big Viking Games have all set up studios here in Toronto.
Lets Chat!
let's talk about your future in gaming
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OUR CAMPUS
location
120 Bloor St E
120 Bloor St E
Toronto, ON, M4W 1B7
Canada