Visual Effects Technician

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About this Major

The Visual Effects Technician major lets you experience 3D Modeling, Animation, and Visual Effects and enter college with clearly defined goals for your future. You'll acquire unique skills, gain confidence, and develop a portfolio that can help you compete for scholarships.

Experience our state-of-the-art training studio that incorporates motion capture and 3D printing. Autodesks' Oscar-winning software, Maya, is the primary application for our program. You will gain valuable experience that will help you stand out from the crowd while using additional CGI tools, including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Apple Final Cut Pro, ZBrush, MotionBuilder and compositing applications.

Eligible Licensures/Certifications

Adobe Certified Associate in the following categories:

  • Visual Communication using Photoshop
  • Graphic Design & Illustration using Illustrator
  • Multiplatform Animations using Animate CC
  • Visual Effects and Motion Graphics using After Effects
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At A Glance

Open To

High school juniors and seniors, adult students

Campus

Rockwell Information Technology

Total Hours Required

600

Length

  • Full-time: 5 months
  • Part-time: 10 months
  • Program length may vary based on progress rate and/or summer school attendance

Times

Daytime classes, two sessions: Monday — Friday

  • 8 a.m. to 10:55 a.m.
  • 12:30 p.m. to 3:25 p.m.
  • High school students and part-time adults enroll in either AM or PM session. Full-time adult students enroll in both sessions

Courses

  • Applied Principles of Animation 120 hours
  • Digital Animation 120 hours
  • Motion Graphics & Visual Effects 120 hours
  • Professional Enhancement/Capstone Project 120 hours
  • Visual Illustration Tools/Apps 120 hours

Tuition & Costs

Costs for High School Students

Licensure / Certifications

  • Adobe Certified Associate: Visual Communication using Photoshop
  • Adobe Certified Associate: Graphic Design & Illustration using Illustrator
  • Adobe Certified Associate: Multiplatform Animations using Animate CC
  • Adobe Certified Associate: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics using After Effects

Tuition & Fees

  • N/A

Textbooks, Supplies, and Certifications (Estimated)

  • One certification paid by Francis Tuttle
  • Additional, optional certifications are available at student expense

Total Estimated Costs for High School Students

No cost

Costs for In-State Adult Students

Licensure / Certifications

  • Adobe Certified Associate: Visual Communication using Photoshop
  • Adobe Certified Associate: Graphic Design & Illustration using Illustrator
  • Adobe Certified Associate: Multiplatform Animations using Animate CC
  • Adobe Certified Associate: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics using After Effects

Tuition & Fees

  • $1,320
  • Application Fee: $15 (non-refundable)

Textbooks, Supplies, and Certifications (Estimated)

  • One certification paid by Francis Tuttle
  • Additional, optional certifications are available at student expense

Total Estimated Costs for In-State Adult Students

$1,335

This career major is available for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Information

Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students

Licensure / Certifications

  • Adobe Certified Associate: Visual Communication using Photoshop
  • Adobe Certified Associate: Graphic Design & Illustration using Illustrator
  • Adobe Certified Associate: Multiplatform Animations using Animate CC
  • Adobe Certified Associate: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics using After Effects

Tuition & Fees

  • $2,640
  • Application Fee: $15 (non-refundable)

Textbooks, Supplies, and Certifications (Estimated)

  • One certification paid by Francis Tuttle
  • Additional, optional certifications are available at student expense

Total Estimated Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students

$2,655

This career major is available for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Information

Employment & Outcomes

Salary Range

$10 - $20

per hour

Pass Rate

81%

passing

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this program are qualified to work for:

Film and television, video games, internet based businesses, training simulations, oil and gas, real estate, military, police, online learning, healthcare, entrepreneur, entertainment industry, marketing or advertising firms, and organization with in-house support for 3D modeling, special effects, animation or motion graphics

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