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Visual Effects for Film & Television (VFT)
Starts in January, September
Location
Duration
2 Semesters (8 Months)Credential Awarded
Ontario College Graduate CertificateSeneca is delivering this program in an online format in September 2020. Learn more about technical requirements for online learning.
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)
Student Works and Experiences
Success Story
“I didn’t in a million years think I’d have the opportunity to travel and go to amazing studios and work on huge movies that people have actually heard of. Opportunities come very quickly out of nowhere, and if you don’t jump on them you’ll regret it.”
Amy Daye
3D Animation, Visual Effects for Film and Television