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School: Seneca College


ProgramVisual Effects for Film and Television                                                                

Program

Visual Effects for Film and Television       

Faculty

Art, Animation & Design

Credential

Graduate Certificate

Duration

1 Year

Starting Month

Fall, Winter

Co-op opportunities

No

 

Program Description:

In the Visual Effects for Film and Television program, you’ll be introduced to the various techniques used to create visual effects for film and television. Your studies will focus on the software tools used to create visual effects and issues involved in combining these effects with live action footage. Your final project will be a professional portfolio which may be used to apply for employment. Software taught in this program includes The Foundry’s Nuke compositing program and Autodesk’s Maya 3D package.

 

Advantages:

This program provides training in:

·         Industry overview and production techniques

·         Masking, keying-matte creation, motion tracking, image stabilization

·         3D visual effects such as particle systems, motion graphics and texture mapping

·         Digital painting & retouching

·         2D/3D integration

·         Color correction & film/video grain management

·         3D Modelling, Texturing, Rendering and Lighting

·         3D Tracking


Admission Requirements:

  • A recognized degree or postsecondary diploma from an accredited      institution in fine art, 2D/3D animation, photography, film/video,      architecture or graphic design; OR

  • Applicants with partial postsecondary education and relevant work      experience may be considered. Relevant résumé and references must be      provided.

  • English proficiency at the postsecondary level.

  • Portfolio that includes:

    • 5 pieces of work in either 2D or 3D formats that       relate to visual effects and/or motion graphics

    • Cover letter

 

Tuition Fees:

Tuition

11,567.50

Alumni Fee

7.25

Convocation   Fee*

50.00

Health   Insurance**

783.97

Health and   Wellness Fee

5.00

Seneca Student   Federation Fee

56.50

Student   Athletic Fee

40.70

Student Bursary   Levy

3.00

Student Life   Fee

5.00

Student Sport   Build Fee

25.00

Student Support   Fee

30.00

Technology Fee

120.00

Total Fees Due (first semester in academic   year)

$12,693.92

Book & Supply Costs


Semester

Semester 1

Semester 2

Total per   Semester

975.00

775.00





Career:

The entertainment industry needs qualified professionals to create visual effects. Earn a graduate certificate in Visual Effects for Film and Television in just two semesters and you could be in demand as a digital effects artist, digital compositor or lighting artist.

 

Link to Seneca College Official Website

http://www.senecacollege.ca/fulltime/VFT.html#layer3