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Suite 104 - 2456 Rosewall Crescent
Courtenay, BC
Canada V9N 8R9

PHONE - (250) 871-8103

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VISUAL EFFECTS DIPLOMA PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Visual Effects program at Lost Boys Learning is a fast-paced, intensive program covering broadcast and feature film quality Visual Effects, including 3D and compositing techniques and live action integration. We use Project-Based Learning, a technique which enables the students to explore and grasp concepts and methods within a simulated production pipeline.


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.


START DATES

STATUS - Accepting applications. Please email for current status.

2010 INTAKE STARTS:

May 3, 2010 - Applications due October 30, 2009 (full, waiting list open)
September 7, 2010 - Applications due March 1, 2010 (full, waiting list open)
May, 2011 - Accepting Applications
September, 2011 - Accepting Applications

Limited enrollment for each class. Intake starts will depend on availability of seats.


KEY DATES 2010:
  • Winter Session: January 4 - April 16, 2010
  • Spring Break: April 17 - May 2, 2010 (school closed)
  • Spring/Summer Session: May 3 - August 20, 2010
  • Summer Break: August 21 - September 6, 2010 (school closed)
  • Fall Session: September 7 - December 17, 2010
  • Winter Break: December 18, 2010 - January 3, 2011 (school closed)
Additional Upcoming School Closures (Statutory Holidays):
  • Good Friday, April 2, 2010
  • Easter Monday, April 5, 2010
  • Victoria Day, May 24, 2010
  • Canada Day, July 1, 2010
  • BC Day, August 2, 2010
  • Labour Day, September 6, 2010
  • Thanksgiving, October 11, 2010
  • Remembrance Day, November 11, 2010

PROGRAM OUTCOME

Upon successful completion students receive a Diploma in Visual Effects and job placement assistance. We currently have a 94% successful placement rate for students, including full-time, contract and VFX intern positions.


INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY

Instructional delivery methods include:
  • demonstrations
  • exercises
  • one-on-one mentorship
  • extensive training library, featuring propietary and industry professional lectures and demonstrations
  • traditional drawing exercises
  • location shoots
  • industry studies
  • studio tours (Vancouver)
  • visiting artist workshops and round-table discussions

LEARNING OUTCOMES
  • Analytical: understanding and applying 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 (described in the Project Descriptions) relevant to the student's chosen career path.
  • Practical: understanding and participating in the pre-production and executing of live action plates for visual effects shots. Understanding and participating in the visual effects and animation Production Pipeline.
  • Creative: understanding and applying art direction through the use of colour, composition and production techniques to achieve the desired look

CURRICULUM(subject to change)

Term 1
  • Project #1
  • Project #2
  • Project #3
  • Project #4
  • Technical Exercises
  • Introductory Drawing
  • Industry Studies Class
  • Studio Tour (Vancouver)
Term 2
  • Project #1
  • Project #2
  • Pre-Production and Asset Creation for Term 3 Personal Project(s)
  • Technical Exercises
  • Drawing for Production
  • Industry Studies Class
  • Studio Tour (Vancouver)
Term 3
  • Focused Elective Projects
  • Completion of Demo Reel
  • Industry Studies Class
  • Self Marketing Study
  • Studio Tour (Vancouver)

COMPLETION AND GRADING

Students will be graded with the following structure:
  • Honours Pass - highest level of achievement, surpassing expectations in all areas
  • High Pass - very good level of achievement, meeting all and supassing many expectations
  • Pass - adequate level of achievement, meeting most expectations
  • Fail - inadequate level of achievement, meeting some but missing most expectations

GOVERNANCE

Lost Boys Learning (LBL) is a privately owned, post-secondary institution in British Columbia, Canada.
LBL is governed by the following designations:
  • Accredited member of the Private Career Training Institutions Agency of BC (PCTIA)
  • Designated by StudentAid BC/Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development
  • Certified as an education institution as approved by the Minster of Human Resources and Social Development Canada
  • Member of the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce.
  • Members of the Visual Effects Society and ACMSiggraph.


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NEXT START DATES:
Sept, 2010 (waiting list open)
May, 2011
Sept, 2011




RECENT NEWS:


Feb. 11, 2010 - Our group project "The Living Photograph" for the Comox Museum & Archives is profiled on Shaw TV. (more)


Feb. 4, 2010 - Here's a sneak peek at our new studio in "Tintown"...click for more images. (more)


Dec. 14, 2009 - We attended the Visual Effects Society 2009 Celebration of VFX in Vancouver. Here's the review... (more)


Nov. 6, 2009 - VFX Community, Vancouver's Visual Effects Forum for Photo-Realistic 3D and Compositing (created and managed by Mark Benard) is proud to Sponsor the Visual Effects Society (VES) Celebration event in Vancouver, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. Click Here for More Info.


Sept. 30, 2009 - Welcome to the Lost Boys Learning Class of 2010! Term 1 is underway with the title project complete and the spoon project underway.


July 6, 2009 - Congratulations to the VFX Diploma Grad Class of 2009! Go to News for pictures and more. (more)



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