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Visual Effects for Film & Television (VFT)
Campus
Delivery
HybridDuration
2 Semesters (8 Months)Credential
Ontario College Graduate CertificateAbout the Program
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. You will work on assignments that mirror the practical work you would do at a VFX studio to create a high-quality portfolio.
Skills
- Digital painting and retouching
- 2D/3D integration
- 3D modelling, texturing, rendering and lighting
- 3D tracking
- Procedural dynamics simulations
Program Availability
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | Seneca@York | Suspended |
| Jan. 2026 | Seneca@York | Suspended |
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | Seneca@York | Suspended |
| Jan. 2026 | Seneca@York | Suspended |
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.
Program and Course Delivery
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
Your Career
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
- Digital effects artist
- Digital compositor
- Lighting artist
Your knowledge, skills and experiences will enable you to pursue opportunities in the entertainment industry to create visual effects.
Affiliations/Associations
- ACM SIGGRAPH
- Visual Effects Society
- Toronto Animation Arts Festival International (TAAFI)
Student Experience
Student Demo Reel
View a showcase of VFT student work. Projects mirror professional VFX studio assignments to help students build a high-quality portfolio.
Galleries
Graduate Career-Ready
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What Our Graduates Say
Amy Daye
3D Animation, Visual Effects for Film and Television
“I didn’t in a million years think I’d have the opportunity to travel and go to amazing studios and work on huge movies that people have actually heard of. Opportunities come very quickly out of nowhere, and if you don’t jump on them you’ll regret it.”