Sheridan College - Graduate Programs

Visual Effects

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Program Information

School:Sheridan College - Graduate Programs
Faculty:Faculty of Animation, Arts, & Design
Degree:Certificate
Field of Study:Animation, Interactive Tech., Video Graphics and Special Effects
Description:The Visual Effects program at Sheridan provides the industry's most comprehensive curriculum by leveraging the knowledge and facilities of our world-renowned Computer Animation and Advanced TV and Film programs. Our instructors bring years of industry experience and a passion for creating visual effects.


Graduates have gone on to careers as digital visual effects animators, compositors, motion trackers, rotoscope artists and as lighting and shading specialists.

URL:Visual Effects at Sheridan College - Graduate Programs
Length:1 Year(s)
Careers:AnimatorsVideo Game Level DesignerVideo Game Designers

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  • Sheridan's Computer Animation program or equivalent as assessed by Sheridan.
  • postsecondary diploma or degree in art and/or design.
  • and/or demonstrated competence through relevant educational and/or work experience.
  • Additional Admission Requirements:
      Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of:

    • Demonstrated competence through related work and/or educational experience
      and
    • Letter of Intent and résumé
    • Portfolio assessment
    • A portfolio review fee is required with the submission.
    • Postsecondary transcripts, indicating courses completed to date, must be submitted to ontariocolleges.ca at the time of application.
    • English Language Proficiency




      Domestic applicants with education outside of Canada must have their transcripts assessed for equivalency through ICAS or WES. A general (document-by-document) or a comprehensive (course-by-course) assessment is required. Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.

    • * 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 September 29, 2022