Program Details

  • Program Code: P408
  • Credential:
    Ontario College Graduate Certificate
  • Duration:
    1 year (3 semesters)
  • Method of Study:
    Full-time
  • Starting Months: September
  • Domestic Tuition:
    $12,255.00 *
  • International Tuition:
    $31,796.00 **

Program Availability

SemesterDomesticInternational
Fall 2023
Closed
Closed
Winter 2024
Not Available
Not Available
Spring 2024
Not Available
Not Available
  • PGWP Eligible: No
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Program Description

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

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In this three-semester Visual Effects graduate certificate program, you will expand upon concepts and techniques in 3D procedural animation, compositing, virtual production and visual effects workflows for film, television and the video game industry. Preparing for a career in the post-production industry, visual effects artists combine technical skills with the creativity of a designer. In our commitments to remain a lead provider of education while fostering studio capability, we utilize our LED wall to keep up with leading trends to the industry

Visual effects artists hone their visual storytelling capabilities through the use of elements such as digital lighting, surface attribute design, 3D compositing and virtual engines. Student have an opportunity to work with our LED wall to understand current industry standards and to be equipped with the knowledge that are required to perform adequately within the industry.

The Visual Effects program at GBC, is taught by industry professionals employed in some of the leading companies in the Ontario area, and combine skills learned with hands on training in a classroom environment with collaborative and extra-curricular activities currently used within the school of Media and Performing Arts.

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

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 modeller
  • character modeller
  • object modeller
  • stop motion animator
  • visual effects artist

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.

Alumni Impact

We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.

From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.

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Program Details

  • Program Code: P408
  • Credential:
    Ontario College Graduate Certificate
  • Duration:
    1 year (3 semesters)
  • Method of Study:
    Full-time
  • Starting Months: September
  • Domestic Tuition:
    $12,200.00 *
  • International Tuition:
    $30,601.00 **

Program Availability

SemesterDomesticInternational
Fall 2022
Closed
Closed
Winter 2023
Not Available
Not Available
Spring 2023
Not Available
Not Available
  • PGWP Eligible: No
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Visit St. James Campus

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Program Description

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 modeling 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

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 modeller
  • character modeller
  • object modeller
  • stop motion animator
  • visual effects artist

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.

Visit St. James Campus

Book campus tour

Visit St. James Campus

Our Virtual Tour showcases the following areas:

  • Campus Facilities
  • Student Services
  • Applied Learning Environments
  • Labs & Classrooms