Graduate Certificate - Visual Effects for Film and Television (VFT)

Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca at York Campus

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. Students will work on assignments that mirror the practical work they would do at a VFX studio to create a high-quality portfolio.

Throughout this program, students will develop the following skills:

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

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

• Digital effects artist
• Digital compositor
• Lighting artist

Students' knowledge, skills and experiences will enable them to pursue opportunities in the entertainment industry to create visual effects.