Visual Effects for Film & Television

Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca@York
Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Type	Graduate Certificate, College
Nominal duration	1 year/ 2 semesters
Study language	English
Course code	VFT

Tuition fee	CA$25,238 per program The fees are for the 2022–2023 academic year and include tuition (CA$23,829), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Tuition fee

CA$25,238 per program

The fees are for the 2022–2023 academic year and include tuition (CA$23,829), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee

CA$390 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Accommodation fee

CA$1,800 per month

The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.

Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences).
Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification	Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible, you must possess: A bachelor’s degree, or diploma in fine art, 2D/3D animation, photography, film/video, architecture or graphic design Letter of intent Art/image portfolio The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate Diploma (or higher)

To be eligible, you must possess:

A bachelor’s degree, or diploma in fine art, 2D/3D animation, photography, film/video, architecture or graphic design
Letter of intent
Art/image portfolio

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (min Reading: 22, min Listening: 22, min Speaking: 22, min Writing: 22) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125 Other accepted language tests

Language requirements

English

If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0)

TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (min Reading: 22, min Listening: 22, min Speaking: 22, min Writing: 22)

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125

Other accepted language tests

Other requirements	A relevant portfolio is required. After you apply, you will receive details of how and when to submit your letter and portfolio. Your portfolio should include a total of five pieces of work related to visual effects and/or motion graphics. It can consist of 2D or 3D work that you have done in a previous course or on your own, such as: 3D models you created, textured, rendered or animated Image manipulation using programs such as Photoshop (with ‘before and after’ images) Compositing, design or motion graphic work Student films or photography (maximum five pieces) You can submit your portfolio as images, a demo reel (no longer than two minutes) or as a website. Applicants are selected for admission based on the strength of their portfolio.

Other requirements

A relevant portfolio is required.

After you apply, you will receive details of how and when to submit your letter and portfolio.

Your portfolio should include a total of five pieces of work related to visual effects and/or motion graphics. It can consist of 2D or 3D work that you have done in a previous course or on your own, such as:

3D models you created, textured, rendered or animated
Image manipulation using programs such as Photoshop (with ‘before and after’ images)
Compositing, design or motion graphic work
Student films or photography (maximum five pieces)
You can submit your portfolio as images, a demo reel (no longer than two minutes) or as a website.

Applicants are selected for admission based on the strength of their portfolio.

More information	senecacollege.ca/..grams/fulltime/VFT.html

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: