Overview

The Visual Effects for Film and Television program at Seneca Polytechnic 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

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

Digital painting and retouching

2D/3D integration

3D modelling, texturing, rendering and lighting

3D tracking

Procedural dynamics simulations

Your Career

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:

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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

2D and 3D Compositing

Maya Dynamics

Procedural Effects Animation

Matchmoving for VFX

Look Development for VFX

Asset Development for VFX

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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More details

Seneca offers admission to students up to the first day of classes. However, applications will not be accepted once a program becomes full.

Language

English

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

North York, Canada

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies View 29 other Masters in Film Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario university/college degree, college diploma or equivalent in fine art, 2D/3D animation, photography, film/video, architecture or graphic design.
English proficiency for graduate certificates.
Canadian citizens or permanent residents educated outside of Canada must provide a WES or an ICAS credential evaluation.

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Tuition Fees

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25504 CAD / full

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Citizens or residents

10466 CAD / full

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

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