- Program Name: Visual Effects
- Code: P408
- Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Duration: 1 year (3 semesters)
- Centre:
- School: Media & Performing Arts
- Location: St. James Campus
- Starting Months: September
- Domestic Tuition: $12,255.00 *
- International Tuition: $31,732.00 **
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | Open | Open |
| Winter 2024 | Not Available | Not Available |
| Spring 2024 | Not Available | Not Available |
Overview
Program Overview
In George Brown College's Visual Effects graduate certificate program, students will expand upon concepts and techniques in 3D animation, motion graphics or audio/video editing for film and television.
Full Description
In this three-semester Visual Effects graduate certificate program, you will expand upon concepts and techniques in 3D animation, motion graphics or audio/video editing for film and television. Preparing for a career in the post-production industry, visual effects artists combine the skills of a programmer with the creativity of a designer. As members of film and television production teams, visual effects artists turn concepts into visual representation.
Visual effects artists hone their visual storytelling capabilities through the use of elements such as digital lighting, surface attribute design and camera composition. While learning the procedures for planning visual effects for film, you will cover the techniques of procedural modelling and animation used in visual effects films.
Program Requirements
The Visual Effects program requires students to have access to a personal computer with the following minimum specifications:
- laptop or desktop
- CPU: Intel Skylake Core i7 – i9 six cores or equivalent
- graphics: RTX 2000 series or equivalent
- RAM: 32GB (the more you can afford the better)
- screen: 15-inch minimum
- storage: 500GB – 1TB SSD
- additional storage: 4TB Portable HD or more
- optional but recommended: Wacom tablet
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Design visual effects sequences using storyboarding and pre-visualization that meet production requirements.
- Use filmmaking and game terminology to communicate effectively throughout all stages of production.
- Complete the production of live action plates for use in visual effects.
- Manage the production of visual effects projects to meet production schedules.
- Identify hardware and software protocols specific to the field of visual effects.
- Analyze images and physical sets to digitally re-create lights, cameras, locations and objects.
- Create photo-real images to match live action footage.
- Recreate natural phenomena by using appropriate particle or dynamic effects.
- Integrate 2D and/or 3D computer generated imagery and live action elements.
- Create customized tools through software or scripting to allow for more advanced application of visual effects techniques.
- Work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams on the production of visual effects.
Courses
Required Courses
SEMESTER 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| VSFX 1001 | Digital Visual Effects |
| VSFX 1002 | Digital Compositing |
| VSFX 1003 | Photorealistic Modeling |
| VSFX 1004 | Procedural Modelling and Animation |
| VSFX 1005 | Immersive Environments |
| VSFX 1006 | Visual Effects Project I |
| VSFX 1007 | Visual Effects Models and Shaders |
SEMESTER 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| VSFX1013 | Photorealistic Rendering |
| VSFX1014 | Particle System Effects |
| VSFX1015 | Cinematography For Visual Effects |
| VSFX1016 | Visual Effects Project II |
| VSFX1018 | Visual Effects Rendering |
| VSFX1019 | Matte Painting |
| VSFX1020 | Portfolio |
SEMESTER 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| VSFX2010 | Entrepreneurship |
| VSFX2020 | Experiential Thesis |
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Industry
The visual effects field in Toronto is a strong and well-established industry. With a long history of providing cutting-edge work to an international market, Toronto is a beacon not only for companies that film within Canada, but also around the world.
Tuition and Fees
Domestic Tuition
International Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the three semesters of programs starting in Fall 2022. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2023 and at later dates.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the three semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
How to Qualify and Apply
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor OR diploma/advanced diploma
- digital portfolio
- letter of intent (in digital format/web link)
*Instructions for submitting the portfolio will be provided to successful applicants during the application process. Please also see special requirements below.
English Proficiency
Applicants with international transcripts who do not provide English proficiency test results must test at the college level in the George Brown College English assessment to be considered for admission.
Please visit English Proficiency for more details.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.
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University
George Brown College
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Country
Canada
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Program Discipline
Miscellaneous
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Duration
1 year (3 semesters)
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Tuition fee
CAD 31732.00 / Per Year
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Cost of Living
CAD 10000
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Average processing time
1 month
Program Category
Undergraduate Program
IELTs Requirements:
Total score
6.5
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Writing band score
6.5 (min)
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Listening band score
6.0 (min)
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Reading band score
6.0 (min)
