How it works

Step 1: See how we can help launch your film and game career

Hussian College has partnered with industry trainer CG Spectrum to bring you quality film and game programs and mentorship. By giving you access to industry professionals and career services, our programs help prepare you for a career in your chosen field.

The benefits of studying with us

Learn directly from experienced film and game artists, and join a supportive community of peers and industry professionals. Hussian College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

Personalized education

Be guided by industry mentors

Financial aid

Affordable options for those who qualify

Career services

Expert advice to help you stand out

Direct access to industry experts

Get industry insights into studio life

Flexible online programs

Study remotely from your own home

Network while you learn

Become part of a vibrant community

Financial aid ADMISSIONS

Step 2: Choose a program

Each customized program is designed to help you specialize in your chosen field. With several film and game tracks to choose from, find the one that speaks to your creative passion.

2D Animation

From basic walk-cycles to complex character animation, learn hand-drawn or 'cut-out' style 2D animation using Toon Boom software.

3D Animation

Rig and animate incredible characters and creatures for film and games using Autodesk Maya in this comprehensive 3D animation program.

3D Modeling

Master digital sculpting and build realistic 3D props, characters, creatures and environments using Maya, Zbrush and Substance Painter.

Concept Art

Turn your artistic skills into a career as you learn to create professionally polished art for films and video games using Photoshop.

Illustration

Unlock your career as a digital illustrator and discover how to create compelling narrative art for film, games, and book publishing.

Houdini FX

Harness the power of procedural node-based VFX workflow techniques to create destruction, explosions and water simulations in Houdini.

Nuke Compositing

Learn to seamlessly integrate digital assets with green screen and other live action footage in Nuke and build a VFX shot from scratch.

Game Design

Bring your video game ideas to life by designing and building a fully playable game with a great user experience in Unreal Engine.

Game Programming

Go from inexperienced programmer to capable Unreal Engine developer! Using C++ you'll build a playable game with interactive characters.

Need financial aid?

Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Learn more about your options and how to apply.

Financial aid

Step 3: Meet your mentors

Learn from industry professionals who have worked at major studios on blockbuster films and best-selling video games. You'll meet with your mentor each week for a live Q&A call and receive recorded personalized critiques on your assignments. Get to know some of your mentors.

Mark Pullyblank

Mark has held lead positions at Rainmaker, Sony and Weta Digital working on films like Avatar, The Adventures of Tintin, and Night at the Museum.

Mentor of 3D Animation

Known for Avatar

Ben Fox

Ben's worked on high-profile commercials and Unreal Engine VR experiences for projects like Game of Thrones, Interstellar and Ready Player One.

Mentor of FX Simulation

Known for Interstellar VR

Firas Hosn

While at Ubisoft, AAA programmer Firas released almost a game a year including Far Cry 3, 4, 5, Assassin's Creed 3, Your Shape, Splinter Cell: Blacklist and Watchdogs 2 and 3.

Mentor of Game Programming

Known for Assassin's Creed 3

Gyuri Kiss

Originally from Hungary, Gyuri's work has taken him all over the world: from Weta in Wellington, to Animal Logic in Sydney, Method in Melbourne, and now Mainframe in Vancouver.

Mentor of FX Simulation

Known for Mad Max: Fury Road

Spectra

Spectra has been animating for almost a decade at Playstation, Digital Domain and Ubisoft on projects such as Far Cry 6, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, and Advantageous.

Mentor of 3D Animation

Known for Uncharted 4

Hong Chan Lim

Hong is a Principal/Lead Character Artist at Blizzard focusing on character and creature art. He also worked as an artist at Google and Amazon, and a 2D/3D artist at Atari.

Mentor of 3D Modeling

Known for Overwatch 2

Humza Khan

Humza has worked for EA, Microsoft, Activision, LucasArts, Wargaming, Ubisoft, Fischer Price, Hasbro, Mattel. Credits include: Call of Duty, The Division 2, and the Sims.

Mentor of Concept Art & Illustration

Known for Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

Sykosan

Sykosan is a 2D animation filmmaker with expertise covering all stages of the animation process and a unique style of modern western and Japanese influences.

Mentor of 2D Animation

Known for Love, Death & Robots

Tyler James

Award-winning artist Tyler has worked with major clients like Cryptozoic and Blizzard on titles including Heroes of the Storm, Warhammer, Rift, Star Wars, Hex, Warcraft, and RWBY.

Mentor of Concept Art & Illustration

Known for World of Warcraft TCG

Shaun Stephenson

With 24 years' experience in games and film/animation, Shaun has worked as a Lead Artist, Technical Artist, Modeler, Environment Artist, and Senior 3D Generalist at companies like EA, ILM, Lucasfilm, Ubisoft, 2K, and Digital Domain.

Mentor of 3D Modeling

Known for Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Michael Morgan

With 20+ years in the industry, Michael has worked on countless feature films for just about every major studio around the world including DNEG, Cinesite, MPC, Weta Digital, Pixomondo and Lucasfilm.

Mentor of 3D Animation

Known for Pacific Rim Uprising

Scot Bayless

Scot helped create the first Advanced Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, and was responsible for hits like Falcon 3.0, Crimson Skies, 007: Everything or Nothing and DMC.

Mentor of Game Design

Known for DMC

Jim Richardson

Jim has worked in various animation roles on commercials, film, TV, and games for studios like Disney and Warner Bros.

Mentor of 2D Animation

Known for Disney Junior

Sean Amlaner

Sean's worked at Walt Disney Animation, Technicolor VFX, and Sony on 100+ films and TV projects. Credits: Star Trek: Picard, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Avengers: Infinity War.

Mentor of VFX Compositing

Known for Thor: Ragnarok

Step 4: Create compelling work for your portfolio

Your portfolio is your passport to the industry. See the kind of work you could be creating to show prospective employers.

Step 5 : Graduate with the skills and tools necessary to succeed!

Throughout your studies, you'll be building your portfolio, networking with peers, and getting job-ready with additional career services. When you graduate, you'll be ready to hit the ground running at your next job!

Quality programs to turn your creative passion into a career in the entertainment industry.

Step 1: See how we can help launch your film and game career

The benefits of studying with us

Personalized education

Financial aid

Career services

Direct access to industry experts

Flexible online programs

Network while you learn

Step 2: Choose a program

Need financial aid?

Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Learn more about your options and how to apply.

Step 3: Meet your mentors

Mark Pullyblank

Ben Fox

Firas Hosn

Gyuri Kiss

Spectra

Hong Chan Lim

Humza Khan

Sykosan

Tyler James

Shaun Stephenson

Michael Morgan

Scot Bayless

Jim Richardson

Sean Amlaner

Step 4: Create compelling work for your portfolio

Marie Jockmans

Ivan Bolonić

Dave Gorman

Kristin Kaas-Lutsberg

Zandra Murray

Kieran Lee

Step 5 : Graduate with the skills and tools necessary to succeed!

Get in touch with a program advisor

Tell us about your personal career goals and we can help you make an informed decision about your future.