Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca at York Campus
Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca at York Campus

70 The Pond Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Graduate Certificate - Visual Effects for Film and Television (VFT)

Postgraduate Certificate

Program Summary

The eight-month Visual Effects for Film and Television program is a leading provider for training in the dynamic and challenging special effects industry. This is a Houdini-certified school and all other software taught (Maya, Nuke) is industry standard. Students will work on assignments that mirror the practical work they would do at a VFX studio to create a high-quality portfolio.


Throughout this program, students will develop the following skills:
  • Digital painting and retouching
  • 2D/3D integration
  • 3D modelling, texturing, rendering and lighting
  • 3D tracking
  • Procedural dynamics simulations
When students graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that they can explore:
  • Digital effects artist
  • Digital compositor
  • Lighting artist
Students' knowledge, skills and experiences will enable them to pursue opportunities in the entertainment industry to create visual effects.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

September 1, 2024

Submission deadline

March 1, 2025

Open date

October 16, 2024

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

November 26, 2024

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

Postgraduate Certificate

Program Level

8 month graduate certificate

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$90 CAD

Application fee

$23829 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Books and Supply Costs Fee: $1,750 per year
Health Insurance Fee: $785 per year
Academic Technology Fee: $272 per year
Student Achievement Fee: $54 (one time)
Learning Centre Fee: $54 per year