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Course Overview

In this three-semester 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 a 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.

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 re-create 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.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts OR Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Game, Graphics or Arts field
  • Digital portfolio
  • Letter of Intent (in digital format/weblink)

*Instructions for submitting the portfolio will be provided to successful applicants during the application process. Please also see Special Requirements below.

English Language Requirements:

  DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE
PROGRAMS
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND FAST-TRACK/ BRIDGES** GBC DEGREE PROGRAMS*
George Brown English for Academic (EAP) Program Level 8 Level 9 Level 9
IELTS (Academic) 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band
TOEFL 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band 88 (online) minimum 22 in each skill band 84 (online) minimum 21 in each skill band
MELAB 80 85 85
PTE (Academic) 54, overall minimum
50 in each skill band
60, overall minimum
55 in each skill band
60, overall minimum
55 in each skill band
CAEL 60 (overall) 70 overall (writing 60) 70 overall (writing 60)
Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162) 176 or more (with no individual skill below 169) 176 or more (with no individual skill below 169)
George Brown Admissions Test (Mature applicants only) Available Available Not Available

Fees

Base Tuition Fee:

  1. $14600 for 2 semesters (2020-2021 Programs)
  2. $21900 for 3 semesters (2020-2021 Programs)
  3. Incidental Fees (student ID student association membership etc): $2000

This information was accurate on : 10/04/2021
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