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Program Overview
The Visual Effects Diploma at Lost Boys Learning is an accelerated one-year program covering television and feature film quality visual effects production, including 3D, compositing and live-action integration. In the classroom and in the field, students complete a project-based curriculum modeled after real-world examples.
Students specializing in visual effects can go on to work as VFX or Pre-Visualization Artists in film, TV or videogames. For more about career paths, check out the Outcomes page.
Program Duration
46 weeks duration, full-time. Students should expect to put in a minimum of 40-50 hours per week, which includes 25 hours per week mandatory in-class time.
Upon successful completion students receive a Diploma in Visual Effects and job placement assistance. We currently have a 94% successful placement rate, including full-time, contract and VFX intern positions.
Students develop and enhance their skills in the following areas:
ANALYTICAL. Understand and apply the fundamentals of 3D and compositing to different genres of visual effects shots. The ability to choose the most efficient and appropriate technique and tools to create the required shots in production.
TECHNICAL. The ability to use specific production techniques relevant to the student’s chosen career path.
PRACTICAL. Learn in the classroom and in the field; understand and participate in the pre-production and execution of live action plates for visual effects shots. Understand and participate in the visual effects production pipeline.
CREATIVE. Understand and apply art direction and creative choices through the use of colour, composition and production techniques to achieve the desired look.
Instructional delivery methods include:
- one-on-one mentorship
- demonstrations
- exercises
- extensive training library, featuring proprietary and industry professional lectures and demonstrations
- individual online training accounts
- traditional drawing exercises
- location and studio shoots
- industry studies class
- studio tours (Vancouver)
- visiting artist workshops and guest speakers
