Country: Canada
Duration: 1 Year or Less
Program Level: Masters
Country: Canada
Duration: 1 Year or Less
Program Level: Masters
The Visual Effects one-year graduate certificate program will expand your knowledge of concepts and techniques in 3D animation, motion graphics, and audio/video editing for film and television. After graduating from this program, you’ll be able to hit the ground running as a visual effects artist across many dynamic platforms.
In this exciting three-semester Visual Effects graduate certificate program, you’ll increase your skills 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, you’ll learn to combine technical skills with the creativity of a designer.
As a visual effects student, you’ll hone your visual storytelling capabilities through using elements like digital lighting, surface attribute design, 3D compositing, and virtual engines. You’ll also get to work with our LED wall, which will give you hands-on experience working with industry-leading technology.
This program offers you the chance to learn from leading industry professionals who will guide you through classroom training, as well as other relevant collaborative and extracurricular activities.
You’ll need to have access to a personal computer with the following minimum specifications:
*Instructions for submitting the portfolio will be provided to successful applicants during the application process. Please also see special requirements below.
Applicants with international transcripts who do not provide English proficiency test results must test at the college level in the George Brown College English assessment to be considered for admission.
Please note: For admissions purposes, some programs require a higher score than the minimum stated below.
| language proficiency Testing Program | 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 |
This program requires a digital portfolio featuring at least five examples of two or more of the following medium: video design, motion graphics, digital art, traditional art, 3D modelling/texturing/rigging/animation/lighting, illustration, concept art.
CAD32,675.00 Approx.
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| Living Costs | $11,800 - $15,750/Year |
| Application Fee | $100 - $200 |
| IELTS Requirement | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Work Opportunities | Yes; Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (up to 3 years) |
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