Game Art + Design

If you have Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent), or if you’re 19 years of age or over, you can apply for this program.

Apply to this program online at Ontariocolleges.ca (formerly the Ontario Colleges Application Service).  If you are a high school student, we encourage you to work with your guidance office to complete your college application.

The program code is 6422, the College code is CENT, and the campus code is C.

You can also pick up an application form at any Ontario College campus Enrolment Services or Registrar’s office.

When your application is processed by Ontariocolleges.ca, Centennial will mail you an acknowledgement letter, program information and an invitation to book and attend a Program Admission Session on campus. Complete details on how to book your session will be provided in the letter.

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language proficiency for admission to the program. You can do this in one of three ways:

1. Submit Ontario Secondary School transcripts showing compulsory English 12C with a final grade of 60% or higher, or compulsory English 12U with a final grade of 50% or higher.
2. Submit transcripts from a high school outside Ontario or a post secondary institution showing a final grade equivalent to the above.
3. Successfully complete an English Skills Assessment for admission. You can book the Skills Assessment by one of three ways: Book online, or call 416-289-5300.
   (press 3 for the Assessment Centre) and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you, Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 4:30pm or visit us in person at Progress Campus (Room D2-05) located at 941 Progress Ave., in Toronto.

Before receiving an offer to this program, there are additional admission requirements that you will need to complete at a Program Admission Session. You should attend your Program Admission Session as early as possible in the application process. 

During your session, you’ll meet with a faculty member and find out more about the program. 

At the session you must also submit a portfolio of your work for review. Offers to the program are based on the results of the portfolio review.

Portfolio Requirements
A portfolio is a demonstration of your ability to generate ideas and communicate visually.  Portfolios to the program should demonstrate your creative skills as well as some computer proficiency. 

Select 10-15 pieces of your best work to submit.  Presentation should be neat and simple, not distracting from the work itself.

Portfolio pieces from the following categories are recommended:

1. Figure drawings (1-5 pieces): Gesture drawings and anatomical drawings that demonstrate an understanding of proportions, weight, balance and movement are preferable. 
2. Colour work:  A colour or tonal study; may be abstract, figurative or objective and must demonstrate an understanding of colour theory.
3. Perspective (1-5 pieces):  The portfolio should demonstrate ability to apply basic principles of linear perspective in freehand drawing and/or painting, and could consist of examples such as furniture, interiors or cityscapes.
4. Sketchbooks:  Idea books can contain storyboards, comics, character designs or environment designs.
5. Digital Artwork (1-5 pieces): This category can include work completed in Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects or work completed using any 3D software package.  Please note your sources if you are using a tutorial, or reference images that are not your own.

Portfolio pieces from the following categories are optional (no more than 3 pieces from this list):

1. Sculpture
2. Printmaking
3. Photography
4. Creative Writing
5. Music Compositions, Film, Animation or Performance art.

Identification Material

Please label your portfolio package as “Game Art + Design,” and include your name, address, phone number, and email address.   You will be contacted by the school to pick up your portfolio after the evaluation session

Within about two weeks of attending your Program Admission Session, you’ll receive a decision letter from the college. When you are offered a seat in the program, you will be able to confirm your offer on your OntarioColleges.ca account.

Prior to your start date, you’ll receive further correspondence including a fees statement.

Please respond to your offer by the date requested to ensure your successful placement in the program.