Diploma in Digital Visual Effects Capilano University

Program Highlights

Learn to create mind-boggling digital visual effects for film and television – in small classes with fantastic instructors. Sound good so far? Picture this.

Your instructors will be pros from high-end film, broadcast and software companies who are passionate about passing on their craft to the next generation of filmmakers.

You'll collaborate with students in film, documentary, animation, costuming and cinematography programs for an even richer experience. You'll take on a second-year practicum at a local studio where you’ll be mentored by a professional, learn on-the-job skills and expand your network.

So when you graduate the question won’t be are you ready, but is the world ready for you?

Learning Outcomes

• Work with complex computer graphics technologies applicable to the visual effects industry, including writing computer code to control advanced effects software.
• Be proficient in a range of visual effects skills and have the ability to analyze the appropriate technology use for the specific creative needs of a production pipeline.
• Be motivated and engaged in on-going and self-directed learning in the technology, development and creative processes of visual effects and future technologies relevant to their industries.
• Create and develop their own creative content and intellectual properties, with the potential to produce these projects independently and to evaluate the strategic and appropriate market potential for independent or studio projects.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the visual effects industry, as well as its organizations, production companies and cultural communities.
• Engage in the growth of community and partnership within the field.
• To analyze and implement the technical, conceptual and artistic processes necessary to produce high quality work as independent filmmakers, or as part of the production pipeline for a production company or studio visual effects team.
• Demonstrate a professional and collaborative attitude, excellence in interpersonal skills and communications, and will understand the roles, responsibilities and relationships within a production team.