Toronto Media & Film College

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Digital Visual Effects and Animation

Toronto Media & Film College

Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Animation, Interactive Tech., Video Graphics and Special Effects
Careers:AnimatorsVideo Game Level DesignerVideo Game Designers

Description:

The Digital Visual Effects and Animation diploma allows the students to combine a love of computer technology with a love of special visual effects for film. Through this program, students will become efficient at creating stunning virtual visual effects and animation, and integrating them with existing footage. Students work on Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux workstations using various High-end professional software. The image processing and 2D software used is Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash. The 3D computer graphics software used is Discreet Logic Maya, and Side Effects Houdini. The editing suites are Avid Xpress Pro HD and Apple Final Cut Pro. The composing software is Discreet Logic Combustion, Adobe After Effects and Apple Shake. With the rapid growing number of TV broadcasters and the need of content for the new distribution windows, more and more skilled workers are sought and hired. This program converges toward the realization of a final complete project, which will include all the techniques learned throughout the terms.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Prerequisites include a high school diploma, its equivalent, or mature student status.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on March 28, 2012