Campus
Delivery
Hybrid
Duration
2 Semesters (8 Months)
Credential
Ontario College Graduate Certificate

About 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

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

Program Availability

Start in Location Availability
Sept. 2025 Seneca@York  Open
Jan. 2026 Seneca@York  Suspended

Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

Start in Location Availability
Sept. 2025 Seneca@York  Open
Jan. 2026 Seneca@York  Suspended

Please note that 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.

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.

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Graduate Career-Ready

Take the next step in your academic journey at Seneca. Join thousands of graduates who are making a difference here and around the world.

What Our Graduates Say

Amy Daye

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.”

Read Amy's success story

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