Graduate Certificate in Animation and Visual Effects

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Animation and Visual Effects provides a comprehensive foundation in technical, conceptual, and professional skills for careers in the growing animation and VFX industry. Students can specialize in areas such as 3D modeling, VFX compositing, and motion capture, while developing adaptability and critical thinking abilities through a combination of practical training and theoretical knowledge. The program offers flexibility for full-time or part-time study, equipping graduates with the skills for roles such as animator, 3D artist, and visual effects artist.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Graduate Certificate in Animation and Visual Effects is designed to provide graduates and professionals with the skills necessary to enter or enhance their careers in this growing and evolving field. The program offers a combination of technical, conceptual, creative, and professional skills, allowing participants to explore their interests and develop as animation and VFX artists. By combining practical training with theoretical knowledge, the program aims to foster students' adaptability and critical thinking abilities in an industry characterized by rapid technological advancements and the emergence of new creative possibilities.

Outline:

The program consists of two core contextual courses and two prescribed elective courses. The core courses provide a foundation by developing teamwork, communication, research, and leadership capabilities, while deepening students' understanding of screen aesthetics, industry practices, and the latest technological trends. The elective courses allow students to specialize in specific areas of practice, such as:

• Animating movement, storyboarding, and pre-visualization
• 3D visualization and modeling
• VFX compositing, matte painting, and camera tracking
• Responding to industry briefs and working in teams
• Production planning, documentation, and realization
• Motion capture
• Rigging
• Creature and character design
• Procedural FX
• Real-time and virtual production
• Digital cinematography
Students have the flexibility to complete the program in as little as two terms of full-time study or over a longer period part-time.

Careers:

The Graduate Certificate in Animation and Visual Effects equips graduates with the necessary skills to pursue a variety of career opportunities in the animation and visual effects industry, including roles such as:

• Animator
• 3D artist
• 3D generalist
• CG effects artist
• Creature effects artist
• Concept artist
• Storyboard artist
• Texture artist
• Visual effects artist
• Visual effects compositor
• VFX supervisor
• Matte painter
• Media arts practitioner
• Motion designer
• Art director
• Post-production artist
• Virtual production artist
• Game designer
• Game developer
• Layout artist