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1 yr (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
(Oakville)
Visual effects is truly a balance of left and right brain thinking. You must be able to understand and utilize both art and technology to create effective visual effects. Only by exploring the latest software and technology in-depth, will you be able to apply and grow your artistic talent.
Whether it's creating massive destruction scenes or expanding the scope of production, nearly every film now requires visual effects for support. By collaborating with students in other filmmaking programs, you'll learn to become part of the film production process and capable of creating and integrating any digital elements required to tell the story.
You'll come to Sheridan with artistic ability and experience using 3D software. We'll build on that foundation over a period of 10 months and teach you the tools and techniques to become a successful visual effects artist. We'll help you explore and realize your visions and find your path in the visual effects industry.
The Visual Effects program at Sheridan provides the industry's most comprehensive curriculum by leveraging the knowledge and facilities of our world-renowned Computer Animation and Advanced TV and Film programs. Our instructors bring years of industry experience and a passion for creating visual effects.
Graduates have gone on to careers as digital visual effects animators, compositors, motion trackers, rotoscope artists and as lighting and shading specialists.
Image credit: Dai Zhongyan
Sheridan College is a proud partner of SideFX — the company behind the Oscar-winning 3D animation software Houdini.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Once you’ve applied for admission to this program, we’ll automatically consider you for this award.
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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MEDA50330 ATVF-VFX | Production Process | 3 |
ANIM 59014 | Pre-Production | 2 |
ANIM 56367 | Cinematography and Rendering | 5 |
ANIM50261 ATVF-VFX | Compositing (Interdisciplinary) | 6 |
ANIM 50004 | Dynamics and Effects | 5 |
Total: | 21 |
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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ANIM 58263 | Production and Post Production (Interdisciplinary) | 3 |
ANIM 55892 | Advanced Cinematography and Rendering | 5 |
ANIM 53551 ATVF-VFX | Advanced Compositing (Interdisciplinary) | 6 |
ANIM50065 | Advanced Dynamics and Effects | 5 |
Total: | 19 |
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
ANIM58448 | VFX Capstone Project | 8 |
ANIM52758 | VFX Industry | 2 |
Total: | 10 |
Courses subject to change.
Courses subject to change.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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and/or
Credentials earned at less than the equivalent of an Ontario College Diploma will not be considered as having met the academic entrance requirements.
A thorough understanding of 3D CG modelling, texturing and lighting (Maya or Houdini preferred) as well as basic animation and compositing skills are essential factors to qualify for this program.
Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of:
and
A portfolio review fee is required with the submission.
Postsecondary transcripts, indicating courses completed to date, must be submitted to ontariocolleges.ca at the time of application.
Domestic applicants with education outside of Canada must have their transcripts assessed for equivalency through ICAS or WES. A general (document-by-document) or a comprehensive (course-by-course) assessment is required.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other related programs.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
The Sheridan Visual Effects program will help to prepare you to enter the film and television industry. You'll have experienced each step in visual effects production so you may choose to continue on as a generalist or specialize in one of the skills that interests you the most.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
By the end of the program the student will demonstrate the artistic and technical abilities required in visual effects by producing a demo reel showing the creation and integration of live action footage and 2D and/or 3D computer generated images.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2020–2021 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website.
Fees for this program are paid to the University of Toronto Mississauga.
Fees for this program are paid to Brock University.
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2020-2021 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website. For English Language Studies, depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
The fees shown here are for Fall 2020, and are subject to change. The English Language Studies program is offered to international students in 7-week sessions. The fees displayed are for each 7-week session and include tuition and health insurance. Depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
Notes: Fees shown are for three academic terms
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
1 yr (3 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Full-time 1 year Program code: PVEFF
Start date | Campus | Status |
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Sep 2021 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
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