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Visual Effects

Description

  • Program Name: Visual Effects
  • Code: P418
  • Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
  • Method of Study: Full-time
  • Duration: 1 year (3 semesters)
  • Centre: Arts, Design & Information Technology
  • School: Media & Performing Arts
  • Location: Online
  • Starting Months: September
  • Domestic Tuition: $12,193.00*
  • Fall 2021 Delivery Method: Online

    PROGRAM AVAILABLITY

  • Semester: Fall 2021

    • OVERVIEW

    Program Overview

    In George Brown College's Visual Effects online graduate certificate program, students will expand upon concepts and techniques in 3D animation, motion graphics or audio/video editing for film and television.

    PLEASE NOTE: There is no ability to transfer into the in-class Visual Effects P408 program after the start date.

    INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

    This is a 100% online program, irrespective of the current remote delivery for P408 in light of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. P418 will remain as a permanent online option. Therefore, students in this program do not come to Canada, and are not eligible for a study permit, and graduates will not be eligible for a post-graduation work permit upon completion of this program.

    HOW TO QUALIFY AND APPLY

    Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts OR Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Game, Graphics or Arts field
  • 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.

    FULL DESCRIPTION

    In this three-semester online 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. 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, students cover the techniques of procedural modeling and animation used in visual effects films.

    The George Brown College School of Media & Performing Arts is certified by SideFX to teach Houdini on an academic level.

    COURSES

    Required Courses

    SEMESTER 1

  • VSFX1001 Digital Visual Effects
  • VSFX1002 Digital Compositing
  • VSFX1003 Photorealistic Modeling
  • VSFX1004 Procedural Modeling and Animation
  • VSFX1005 Immersive Environments
  • VSFX1006 Visual Effects Project I
  • VSFX1007 Visual Effects Models and Shaders

    • SEMESTER 2

  • 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

    semester courses
  • VSFX2010 Entrepreneurship
  • VSFX2020 Experiential Thesis

    • Program Learning Outcomes

    The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  • 1. Design visual effects sequences using storyboarding and pre-visualization that meet production requirements.
  • 2. Use filmmaking and game terminology to communicate effectively throughout all stages of production.
  • 3. Complete the production of live action plates for use in visual effects.
  • 4. Manage the production of visual effects projects to meet production schedules.
  • 5. Identify hardware and software protocols specific to the field of visual effects.
  • 6. Analyze images and physical sets to digitally recreate lights, cameras, locations and objects.
  • 7. Create photo-real images to match live action footage.
  • 8. Recreate natural phenomena by using appropriate particle or dynamic effects.
  • 9. Integrate 2D and/or 3D computer generated imagery and live action elements.
  • 10. Create customized tools through software or scripting to allow for more advanced application of visual effects techniques.
  • 11. Work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams on the production of visual effects.

    • CAREER & POSTGRADUATE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

    Career Options

    Visual effects artists are able to move across multiple platforms including film, television, interaction storytelling, gaming and animation. Potential job titles include:

  • 3D Animator
  • Texture Artist
  • Technical Artist
  • Environment Modeler
  • Character Modeler
  • Object Modeler
  • Stop Motion Animator
  • Visual Effects Artist

    • Industry

    The visual effects field is a strong and well-established industry. As film and television continues to adapt to new technologies such as LED wall technology, this industry continues to grow in numerous countries around the world.

    Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.

    Overview

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    • Institution: George Brown College
    • Program type: Graduate Certificate
    • Language: English
    • Program Code: P418
    • Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance

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    Disclaimer:
    Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.