img

postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate - Visual Effects

Course code: #PVEFF

postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate - Visual Effects

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $24,996 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    1 year

  • PGWP

    1 year

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 04-September-2023 2023-09-04

Overview

Graduate Certificate - Visual Effects

The Visual Effects program at Sheridan provides the industry's most comprehensive curriculum by leveraging the knowledge and facilities of the world-renowned Computer Animation and Advanced TV and Film programs. 

The college's 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 lighting and shading specialists.

You'll come to Sheridan with artistic ability and experience using 3D software. 

They build on that foundation over a period of 10 months and teach you the tools and techniques to become a successful visual effects artist. 

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$33,953

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,452
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,957
Tuition 1 person $24,996

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.55 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Portfolio
  • Work Experience Documents (If applicable)
  • Statement Of Intent

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

88
21
listening
21
writing
21
speaking
21
reading

PTE

60
57
listening
57
writing
57
speaking
57
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
  • Duolingo English Test: overall score of 115 with no individual subscore lower than 95
  • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language): overall score 70 with no individual section below 60
  • Sheridan EAP: 75%

The highest level of Sheridan's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), can provide students with conditional acceptance into a diploma, degree or post-graduate certificate at Sheridan.

Level

 

IELTS Academic

TOEFL iBT

TOEFL iBT Home Edition

Duolingo English Test

 

Foundation 1.5- 2.5 (lowest skill at 1.5)

<32 (no score below 6)

 

10 – 25 (lowest skill at 10)
Pre-intermediate

3.0-3.5 (lowest skill at 3.0)

 

32 (no score below 8)30 – 50 (lowest skill at 30)
Intermediate

4.0-4.5 (lowest skill at 4.0)

 

34 (no score below 12)

 

55-70 (lowest skill at 55)

 

Advanced5.0 (lowest skill at 5.0)45 (no score below 14)75-80 (lowest skill at 75)
EAP5.5- 6.0 (lowest skill at 5.5)59 (no score below 18)85-100 (lowest skill at 85)

Academic background and requirement

  • Sheridan's Computer Animation program or equivalent as assessed by Sheridan.

and

  • A postsecondary diploma or degree in art and/or design.

and/or

  • Demonstrated competence through relevant educational and/or work experience.

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.

Career opportunities

  • 3D Animator
  • Compositor
  • Effects Artist
  • Lighter
  • Match Mover

Oakville weather chart

Oakville weather chart

Related Courses

Related courses in univly