Graduate Certificate Bundle - Visual Effects (PVEFF) + Project Management (PPRJM) (Optional Co-op)

Visual Effects Program Visual effects is truly a balance of left and right brain thinking. Students must be able to understand and utilize both art and technology to create effective visual effects. Only by exploring the latest software and technology in-depth, will students be able to apply and grow their artistic talent. Whether it's creating massive destruction scenes or expanding the scope of production, nearly every film now requires visual effects for support. By collaborating with students in other filmmaking programs, students will learn to become part of the film production process and capable of creating and integrating any digital elements required to tell the story. The Visual Effects program at Sheridan provides the industry's most comprehensive curriculum by leveraging the knowledge and facilities of their world-renowned Computer Animation and Advanced TV and Film programs. Their instructors bring years of industry experience and a passion for creating visual effects.

Project Management Program This program prepares students to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control a project to ensure its success. That's true whether their area of interest is the arts, community or social services, business or government administration. If students are a seasoned professionals, this program provides the opportunity to learn new skills to advance their career faster. The program gives students a comprehensive foundation in project management and organizational management that applies to not-for-profit, for-profit and government organizations of all sizes. The activities, cases and projects are focused on small–medium sized projects, and are uniquely non-technical in their objectives and learning outcomes. Under the direction of professors who are both outstanding educators and well-experienced in the project management field, students will learn through: • Identify clear project objectives and detailed project requirements.

• Develop and monitor performance measures. • Create valuable project management plans. • Manage communication with all team members and project stakeholders. • Arrange and control finances. • Manage project constraints including scope, quality, cost and time