Canadore College

Digital Visual Effects

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Program Information

School:Canadore College
Faculty:School of Media, Design and Dramatic Arts
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Graphic Communications, General
Description:Start an exciting career in the rapidly growing digital visual effects industry. Create dynamic and realistic visual effects for use in film, television, games, and architectural visualization. Learn to produce a concept sketch and storyboard, shape a model, stage a scene and represent movements in three dimensions. Gain professional skills through a practical, hands on approach in labs that are outfitted with the latest tools and industry-standard software with training focused on major trends in visual, digital, and special effects arts.
URL:Digital Visual Effects at Canadore College
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $15,868

The cost is an estimate for Year 1 of the program.

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •   English 

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with ENG4C or ENG4U, or mature student status (19 years or older).



Applicants will also require:



  • 3 Digital art pieces (3D sculptures/models, character concepts, video editing, photography and graphic design)

  • 1 Interior perspective drawing

  • 1 Shaded hand drawing

Test Scores:
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 55] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 60] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 5.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 525]
Application Notes : If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. View current English Language Proficiency Requirements (pdf).

* 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 August 11, 2021