Virtual Production – Art Department Content Creation (PXO)

Seneca Polytechnic is partnering with Pixomondo (PXO), an award-winning virtual production and visual effects studio, to offer specialized training that prepares you for a career in virtual production as a Virtual Art Department (VAD) artist.

Taught by leading industry professionals using PXO’s proprietary techniques, this course includes a series of eight microcredentials focused on art department roles:

1. Visualization Foundations
2. Virtual Production Lighting
3. Virtual Production Optimization Techniques
4. Virtual Production Stage Operations
5. Environment Creation
6. Unreal Performance Optimization
7. Real-Time Production Tools and Foundations
8. Virtual Production Stage Operations II

This 12-week course is designed for creative professionals and graduates of programs in visual effects, 3D modelling, game animation and similar specialties.

• complete this course from home in 12 weeks through convenient, online learning
• learn key techniques in Unreal Engine, a 3D creation tool at the forefront of virtual production
• explore direct access to employment opportunities at PXO upon completion of the course
• for those located in the Greater Toronto Area, there will be an optional opportunity to view completed assets live on a real virtual production stage at Pixomondo’s Toronto location

As the demand for virtual production rises in the film and television industry, there is a growing need for professionals with the skills and expertise to fill the roles of Virtual Art Department artists. This microcredential provides the technical and artistic training to meet this rapidly growing demand in the entertainment industry.