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Diploma in Advanced Visual FX (Virtual Production) Bow Valley College Centre For Entertainment Arts Bow Valley College Centre For Entertainment Arts, Canada

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CAD 34204

Tuition Fee (CAD)

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CAD 140

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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83

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Advanced VFX (Virtual Production) is a full-time, two-year Centre for Entertainment Arts (CEA) program focused on the fundamentals of Visual Effects and the integration of Virtual Production workflows and pipelines. Students will study numerous specializations in VFX, such as modeling, sculpting, texturing/surfacing, lighting, compositing, and FX. The program also integrates Virtual Production workflows into these departments and courses, by introducing Unreal. Unreal and other Virtual Production software and tools are used in the preparation, modification, and filming of VFX assets, in-camera. By replicating real-world fundamentals of Virtual Production and its fast-paced work environment of real-time rendering, artists are trained to be equipped both artistically, and technically in the realm of quick problem solving, teamwork and collaboration.

The fundamentals of cinematography, data acquisition, match move, photography and real-world lighting are also explored before they are taken into the 3D, virtual space. In advance studies, 3D matte painting is introduced as a hybrid of 2D and 3D images for set extensions, for use in both traditional VFX and VFX for Virtual Production. Basic scripting is used in various software packages, such as Unreal, Nuke, Houdini and other industry leading software to optimize artists’ workflows. The program also teaches students the fundamentals of pre and post production, critical analysis and review, realistic production schedules, teamwork and soft skills. It also teaches students how to interact with other VFX departments, both on set and in studio.

A wide range of industry standard software and tools, processes, and workflows are taught to the students for both traditional VFX and VFX for Virtual Production. Students will create a portfolio of VFX shots in the form of a demo reel. Demo reel shots may be solely the student’s own creations, or the result of a collaborative group project(s).

The Advanced VFX (Virtual Production) program is best suited for students that display an artistic or creative background. A foundation in technical and or software skills is also beneficial. These artistic, creative and technical skills serve as a foundation for the challenging roles in VFX, and Games industries.

Software and hardware taught and provided to students during this program:

  • Maya
  • zBrush
  • Substance Designer
  • Substance Painter
  • Houdini
  • VRay
  • Arnold
  • Mari
  • Nuke
  • Shotgun
  • Unreal Engine
  • QuixelMegascans
  • Davinci Resolve
  • Python
  • Deadline Renderfarm
  • 3DEqualizer
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office 365
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 60

Program Intensity Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2024, Jan 2025

Closed

Jan 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0  Minimum Listening - 6.0  Minimum Reading - 6.0  Minimum Writing - 6.0  Minimum Speaking - 6.0  
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 83
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 59
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

 

6 IELTS Score
83 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

34204

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 140

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

Diploma Scholarship

Bow Valley College offers students registered in the Centre for Entertainment Arts diploma programs* a scholarship of $3,250 CAD up to $19,500 CAD. The scholarship is based on Portfolio assessment at the time of application and acceptance to the program and will be applied to tuition evenly at the start of each term in the program.

*The Foundation in Entertainment Arts certificate has no scholarship, only 2-year diploma programs are qualified for scholarship.

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