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Advanced Visual FX (Virtual Production) Diploma

STUDY LEVEL

Undergraduate

EXPERIENCE

Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct

TUITION

$67,002 CAD

DURATION

2 years

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Jan/May/Sep

DELIVERY MODE

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What will you learn?

In the Advanced VFX (Virtual Production) Diploma students will learn the fundamentals and workflows of visual effects, as well as how to manage their work down the virtual production pipeline. Specializations taught in VFX include modelling, sculpting, texturing/surfacing, lighting, and compositing. Students will experience a real-world industry environment as they learn skills in quick problem-solving, teamwork, and collaboration.

This program takes students through the fundamentals of cinematography, photography, and real-world lighting before they are taken into the 3D virtual space. Students are taught how to use a range of industry-standard software and tools including Maya, zBrush, Substance Painter, Houdini, and VRay. Throughout the program students will create a portfolio of VFX shots for a demo reel with work created on their own and in collaborative projects.

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Graduate with an outstanding portfolio

Nikhil Sebastian

Shivani Dubey

Daniela Trueba

Michael Winata

Paulo Gama

Mauricio Cueva Schwartz

Lakshay Kattarmal

Darsh Mewada

Use industry-standard programs

Learn how to use Unreal and other virtual production software.

Showcase the skills you have learned

Complete the program with a demo reel of work.

Course Structure

Term 1

Cinematics focuses on language and techniques of filmmaking particularly how it relates to Animation and Visual Effects. The course covers such areas as story, shooting, editing as well as how to critically analyze film content as an education tool. Students will board, shoot, and edit a film as well as analyze examples of film production to understand why choices in filmmaking are made.

Term 2

Photoshop Level 1 is an introduction to the photographic tools, panels and creative applications of Adobe Photoshop. This course is designed to provide photographers and designers with the basic knowledge and fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop as well as the key skills necessary to achieve professional-looking results for your images. You will learn to save pictures in different formats, select and transform areas of an image, apply filters and effects and work with layers.

Term 3

In this course, the business of pre-production management in feature animation, game and post-production visual effects entertainment project workflows will be introduced. Students will be trained in the professional practices entailed in the start-to-finish cultivation and delivery of entertainment projects. Students will receive hands-on training by selecting and producing several commercial projects during the semester.

Term 4

Term 5

This course covers advanced compositing techniques including image projection, basic plug-in creation, mesh warping, and advanced colour correction. Students will continue to further their keying skills and overall approach to a shot. Attention to detail, efficiency of workflow and protecting image quality will be continually monitored. The 3D camera will be explored.

The first of four sequential final project courses for 3ADP, the goal of this class is to begin developing a professionally marketable reel comprised of the student’s best work. The student will select an appropriate framework for their assembly and will work with the instructor to tailor their portfolio toward employment opportunities. As in all final project courses, the student will hone client/artist relationships by practicing the art of presentation and behavioral skills, and will develop consistent identity, resumé, reel packaging and stationary systems.

The second of four sequential final project courses for 3ADP, the goal of this class is to establish and adhere to a portfolio production schedule akin to industry standards. In the continued aim of developing a professionally marketable reel, the student will create effective employment outreach and promotional materials. As in all final project courses, the student will hone client/artist relationships by practicing the art of presentation and behavioral skills, and will develop consistent identity, resumé, reel packaging and stationary systems.

The third of four sequential final project courses for 3ADP, the goal of this class is to enhance the student’s professional communication skills with a particular focus on resumés, networking, and giving presentations. As in all final project courses, the student will hone client/artist relationships by practicing the art of presentation and behavioral skills, and will develop consistent identity, resumé, reel packaging and stationary systems.

The last of four sequential final project-based courses for 3ADP, the goals of this class are to synthesize outcomes from the previous final project courses to create their final version of a professionally marketable reel and to finalize preparations for job applications. The course also covers such pertinent topics as labour law, creating a professional website, and marketing oneself to prospective employers. Throughout this course students will engage with an industry partner to create a marketable version of a professional reel that meets their needs.

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High School Diploma or equivalent
Portfolio submission of 15-20 pieces of artistic work in digital format
English language proficiency

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Bow Valley College - Advanced Visual FX (Virtual Production) Diploma

Advanced Visual FX (Virtual Production) Diploma

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