Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Visual Effects and Editing for Contemporary Media

If you have a background in graphic design, photo and video editing, broadcasting or animation, the Visual Effects and Editing for Contemporary Media program will give you the skills for a career as a specialized post-production professional. Prepare for a career in advanced post-production, in areas of film or video editing, visual effects, compositing, animation and motion graphics. The Visual Effects and Editing for Contemporary Media program is a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program designed to prepare creative and disciplined students for a career in the Post Production industry. Students will improve their post-production knowledge and skills through individual and group assignments, practical instruction, independent learning, tutorials and research. The program includes an opportunity for client services, an internship within the post industry across Canada, as well as self-directed portfolio projects.
During this post-graduate certificate program, you will learn the theory of digital technology and become proficient in using software for video editing, audio editing, motion graphics, 3D animation, compositing and visual effects. You’ll emerge from the program with the technical skills, knowledge and practical tools for a career in advanced post-production. Apply your knowledge, get practical experience and make business connections through an internship within the post-production industry. As well, your portfolio will be expanded and developed throughout the program so you’ll graduate with a professional demo reel to show potential employers your creativity and innovation.

An Ontario College Diploma, or Ontario College Advanced Diploma, or Ontario College Graduate Certificate from Fanshawe College in:
- Broadcasting - Television OR
- Fine Art OR
- Multi Media Design and Production OR
- Interactive Media Design OR
- Interactive Media Design and Production OR
- Graphic Design OR
- 3D Animation and Character Design OR
- Photography OR
- Video Game Design
(Note: minimum 'B' average or 3.0 GPA from one of the above programs)
OR
An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College
(Note: minimum 'B' average or 3.0 GPA)
OR
Professional background and experience as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above

English Language Requirements:

• TOEFL: 88 internet-based test
• IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands
• CAEL: Overall score of 70 with no score less than 60 in any of the four bands
• PTE Academic: Minimum score of 59
• Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE): with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 176 with no language skill less than 169