Graduate Certificate (Visual Effects)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$24,150/Yr
CA$24,150 /Yr
- Graduate Certificate in Visual Effects at George Brown College is offered as a 1 year (3 semesters) program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- 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.
- 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.
- Visual effects artists hone their visual storytelling capabilities through the use of elements such as digital lighting, surface attribute design, and camera composition.
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The graduate has reliably demonstrated 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.
- The average salary of the program is 62,668 USD.
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Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Open for May 2024 intake | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Application Open for January 2024 intake | Apr 3, 2023 |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | CA$24150 (CAD 24150) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Living Expenses | CA$7965 (CAD 7965) |
| Health Insurance | CA$755 (CAD 755) |
| Books and supply | CA$1200 (CAD 1200) |
| Total Cost | CA$9920 (CAD 9920) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | CA$23700 (CAD 23700) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts or Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Game, Graphics or Arts field
- Portfolio (digital portfolio accepted)
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria
- Students must have graduated from a recognized university or college.
- The graduate 1st or 2nd class degree results are required.
- The second class degree result must have a minimum overall average of 55% for Business programs and 60% for all other streams.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Required Document List
Required Documents are:
- Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic Documents: Students have to submit marks sheets and certificates of secondary (10) and senior secondary school (+2).
- Students who have only completed year 10: Students have to submit marks sheet and certificate of secondary (10) plus mark sheets and a diploma from vocational training may qualify students for admission to UG programs.
- Transcript: Students must submit the official marks statements or transcripts that are provided by the college.
- Certificates: Certificates like High School or University/College Certificates are to be submitted of education qualification.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
- Note 1: University accepts no more than 6 backlogs in a 3-year degree and 8 backlogs in a 4-year degree.
- Note 2: University does not accept study gaps of more than 5 years.
Career and Placement after Course
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to meet the requirements for positions such as:
- 3D Animator
- Texture Artist
- Technical Artist
- Environment Modeler
- Character Modeler
- Object Modeler
- Stop Motion Animator
- Visual Effects Artist
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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