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Visual Effects and Editing for Contemporary Media VEE


Heavy workload

  • Four courses in the first semester
  • 2-3 hour of study or assignments required for each hour in class
  • 18-21 hours of class (36-63 hr/week commitment minimum)

Holland Code: A (Artistic)

What academic skills do I need to be successful in the program?

This list does not replace the admission requirements you must have for admission to the program. Please see website for details.

General requirements

  • This is a graduate certificate program meaning applicants need to be graduates of a college diploma in broadcasting, media design, and graphic design or hold an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Applicants should have experience in at least two of the following areas; Digital Image Manipulation, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Photography and Videography

What personal qualities should someone interested in this career have?

  • Be able to adapt their artistic style to different studios and different clients
  • Strong technical problem solving skills
  • Imagination and artistic ability
  • The ability to think logically and abstractly
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Work well with others as members of a team
  • Strong communication skills for client interactions

What kind of work could I do when I graduate?

Graduates of this program may go on to become

Video or film editors, visual effect supervisors, compositors, animators, and motion graphics artists, digital visual effects artists, compositors, motion tracking specialists, matte painters, or lighting and shading specialists.

Places you may find yourself employed include

Large or small production houses, media and design departments in film, broadcast, visual effects, gaming, corporate, advertising and new media sectors.

Typical working conditions for this kind of work:

  • Sit for long periods of time
  • Work under the pressure of constant deadlines

Tasks a graduate may do in the workplace

  • Design visual effects sequences using storyboarding and pre-visualization that meet production requirements
  • Create professional motion graphic animations that communicate messages for a variety of purposes
  • Use filmmaking terminology to communicate effectively throughout all stages of production
  • Complete the production of live action plates for use in visual effects
  • Manage the production of visual effects projects to meet production schedules
  • Identify hardware and software protocols specific to the field of visual effects
  • Analyze images and physical sets to digitally re-create lights, cameras, locations and objects
  • Create photo-real images to match live action footage by the application of advanced rendering techniques
  • Recreate natural phenomenon by using appropriate particle or dynamic effects
  • Integrate 2D and/or 3D computer generated imagery and live action elements using compositing techniques
  • Create customized tools through software or scripting to allow for more advanced application of visual effects techniques
  • Work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams on the production of visual effect

Helpful links for further research into this Fanshawe College program and career opportunity

  • Visual Effects Society (VES)

Fanshawe’s library has prepared a subject guide for current students in this program. You may find the links and information provided very useful in learning more about this career.

Opportunities for further development or education

NOC Codes

The National Occupation Classification (NOC) system is used by the Canadian government to provide detailed information on careers. Visit the National Occupation Classification website and use the NOC codes below to learn more about careers associated with this Fanshawe College program. Please note: These codes are listed here for information purposes only. Fanshawe College does not guarantee graduates careers in these fields.

  • NOC Code 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators

The Canada Job Bank is an excellent resource for labour market information including wages, jobs available and career planning advice.

Career Outlook

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Take the next step

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** Applicants to this program may also be interested in the Contemporary Media: Theory and Production collaborative degree program with Brock University. Upon graduation, students earn a four year Bachelor of Arts and an Ontario College graduate certificate. Students begin at the university and come to Fanshawe in their fourth year. Application to the Contemporary Media: Theory and Production program is available on www.ouac.ca.
 

Last Modified: January 23, 2024