Certificate - Virtual Production (Online)
- 12 weeks
- Duration
- 9,475 CAD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Certificate
- Degree
- Online
- Format
- Vancouver / Canada
- Location
- Vancouver Film School
- School
Program description
Vancouver Film School has collaborated with Sony’s Pixomondo (PXO) to provide a 12-week online certificate program for seasoned artists to enhance their expertise in the foundations of content creation for virtual production. PXO is a distinguished, multi-award-winning VFX and Virtual Production firm, recognized for its contributions to productions such as Game of Thrones, The Boys, House of the Dragon, among others.
Sony's Pixomondo program will educate students to become proficient Virtual Art Department Artists by immersing them in Unreal Engine and Virtual Production methodologies. PXO’s VAD program instructs students in the use of essential technologies to create virtual worlds and assets for film and television productions, equipping them for projects that include LED Walls.
Upon completion of the program, students will get an online credential in virtual production and will have acquired the necessary skills to embark on a career as a VAD Technical Artist, VAD Generalist, UE Technical Artist, VAD Concept Artist, UE Generalist, or UE Lighter.
Program structure
The curriculum consists of three courses spanning 12 weeks (100 hours):
- Core Techniques in Visualization
- Virtual Production Content Creation
- Unreal Performance Optimization
Price
Tuition fee for international students: 9,475 CAD per program
Requirements for applicants
Specifications:
- Windows PC capable of operating Unreal Engine and conferencing software
- Internet connection with a minimum download speed of 50 Mbps and a minimum upload speed of 10 Mbps
- Ethernet (wired) connection is recommended
- Dual monitor configuration is recommended.
This program will run on the Microsoft Operating System; instructors will only provide assistance with Microsoft-related technical concerns, notwithstanding the possibility of using alternate operating systems
Prerequisites:
- Basic understanding of Unreal Engine.
- Good understanding of DCCs like Maya, Houdini, Max, Blender, etc.
Access to Unreal Engine will be granted during the program
About the university
Vancouver Film School (VFS) was established on the principle that one year of intensive study, integrating industry-driven theory and practical production, equips students with the essential skills to create a professional-grade portfolio or reel.
VFS provides 15 distinctive post-secondary programs encompassing all facets of the entertainment arts, designed and instructed by acclaimed industry experts. The rigorous curriculum of each program adapts to the industry's expectations and contemporary best practices.
Students' experiences mirror the professional industry landscape. Students are thoroughly engaged both physically and mentally in Vancouver's film, animation, gaming, and design sectors that encompass our campuses, and they gain from career advice and insights provided by industry mentors, instructors, and guest speakers.
We have strong partnerships with key businesses in our sectors to meet industry and student requirements. We are happy to collaborate with multiple companies. VFS graduates, equipped with in-demand skills and industry expertise, join a cohort of creative professionals who go on to become industry leaders.
