Digital Visual Effects
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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| Type | Diploma, College |
| Nominal duration | 2 years, includes 1 field placement |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 6435 |
| Tuition fee | CA$17,401 per year The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$15,693), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). |
| Accommodation fee | CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.
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| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized secondary or post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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| Other requirements | A relevant portfolio is required. Attend a mandatory Digital Visual Effects program admission session, where you submit a portfolio of work that should demonstrate creativity and an ability to communicate visually We recommend your portfolio pieces include:
Optional pieces can include:
Your presentation should be neat and simple and not distracting from the work itself. This portfolio is best presented on a web blog or neatly organized on a USB key. Please photograph or scan traditional artwork. Note: After applying, you will receive a letter with instructions on how to book a Digital Visual Effects program admission session. |
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Overview
The only two-year college diploma offering of its kind in Ontario, this program will teach you industry-standard techniques to produce photo-realistic visual effects for films.
You’ll learn to work with the various filmmaking process aspects and bring them together into a seamless final product, while also developing your skills in industry-standard software.
You’ll channel your efforts into demonstrating concepts and core skills (including industry-standard image processing, editing, lighting, rendering, matte painting, set extension, compositing and post-VFX techniques) through a final project, for which you’ll produce a demo reel suitable for job application in the field. Field placement will round out the program.
Career opportunities
- Lighter
- Look development artist
- Matte painter
- Compositor