Visual Content Creation (VCC)

Starts in January, September

Campus

Seneca@York

Duration

4 Semesters (2 Years)

Credential Awarded

Ontario College Diploma

School

School of Creative Arts & Animation

Program and course delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible 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. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.

Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.

International students: review Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility before choosing program and course delivery.

About the Program

This two-year diploma program prepares you to become an innovative entrepreneur in a variety of industries where visual content creation is in high demand. Building on the basic principles of photography, videography and storytelling, it incorporates visual communication strategies, with a strong emphasis on social media, to prepare you for a successful career.

The program’s innovative curriculum blends photography, in the studio and on location, with a wide range of modern applications and technologies. This allows you to develop a comprehensive foundation in both traditional platforms and digital media. In addition, you will explore emerging visual content technologies like virtual reality, artificial intelligence (AI) image generation and drone photography.

Through a unique capstone project that incorporates photography, moving images and alternative media, this program will help you refine your skills, flex your creativity and develop a strong portfolio you can use for your career.

View Our Virtual Webinar

Learn more about the VCC program. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the curriculum, discover career options and hear answers to some frequently asked questions.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

photography and videography
multimedia editing
business skills
visual storytelling
social media and multi-platform strategies
project management
entrepreneurship

Your Career

Graduates of this program will have the skills to work in marketing, advertising, photography or graphic arts as a self-employed entrepreneur or as part of an organization.

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

content creator
professional photographer
professional videographer
creative director
digital content editor
entrepreneur

Technology Partners

VCC students benefit from hands-on training using the latest Adobe Creative Cloud software such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator and After Effects.

As an official Avid Media Campus, Seneca provides access to Avid’s software, hardware and infrastructure. You’ll learn using the same platforms as the professionals.