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.
CONNECT WITH US:
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)