Campus

Seneca@York

Duration

2 Semesters (8 Months)

Credential Awarded

Ontario College Graduate Certificate

School

School of Creative Arts & Animation

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This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

Learn more about Seneca’s program delivery options.

About the Program

The eight-month Visual Effects for Film and Television program is a leading provider for training in the dynamic and challenging special effects industry. This is a Houdini-certified school and all other software taught (Maya, Nuke) is industry standard. You will work on assignments that mirror the practical work you would do at a VFX studio to create a high-quality portfolio.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Digital painting and retouching
• 2D/3D integration
• 3D modelling, texturing, rendering and lighting
• 3D tracking
• Procedural dynamics simulations

Your Career

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:

• Digital effects artist
• Digital compositor
• Lighting artist

Your knowledge, skills and experiences will enable you to pursue opportunities in the entertainment industry to create visual effects.

Affiliations/Associations

• ACM SIGGRAPH
• Visual Effects Society
• Toronto Animation Arts Festival International (TAAFI)