10 Special Effects Degree Programs

Master Houdini, Maya, and the most advanced visual effects techniques with an international master’s degree that prepares you for Hollywood, European studios, and the video game industry.

International Degree in VFX and Postproduction (4–5 years, on-site, online, or blended, in English and Spanish). Learn with Houdini and Maya to create visual effects for film, series, and video games, with dual certification USA–Spain.

Virtual editing is done in real time and the evolution of post-production software makes it possible to create simply breathtaking special effects. This training focuses on non-linear editing with Final Cut Pro and creating effects with After Effects. Students must acquire a professional level in editing, special effects and master the aesthetics of the image during production.

Sheridan's Advanced Special Effects Makeup, Prosthetics and Props certificate program has helped countless artists launch their journeys into the world of advanced special effects. Through training in prosthetics application, props and puppet building, 3D printing, and animatronics you'll learn how to use your passion for artistry to bring your visions and creatures to life.

In the BA (Hons) Visual Effects for Film and TV degree, the focus is on the use of high technology computer animation and 3D compositing effects in live action scenes. Based on the creation of 3D content and design, the special effects professionals in the market develop projects, combining hyper-realism in computer graphics and digital effects with films and digital cinema, ranging from fire simulation, particles, characters and digital stunts, to chroma key and matte paint.

3D studies the techniques and tools for producing the next generation of 3D Animation & Visual Effects. 3D Animation builds on the foundations of high-end modeling, texturing, animation, virtual reality, and advanced motion graphics through the exploration of content creation, manipulation, and visual effects. Pixel Blue College's 3D program prepares students for various opportunities in the 3D Animation & Visual Effects industry. Students will be able to find work in architectural engineering, 3D gaming, broadcast, film, television, virtual reality, and many other industries that have a 3D application.

Bachelor of Applied Arts, Animation and Visual Effects is available in a blended (online and main campus) delivery, as well as in person.Students who complete the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Animation and Visual Effects will be well prepared for entry level jobs in mid to large sized animation studios, and they will also possess the skills and attributes to collaborate with others in the creative arts to develop independent projects that serve the animation and visual effects needs of local industry.

Learn fashion makeup and hairstyling for the runway, editorial and private clients. Study special effects, including character design, facial manipulation, ageing, wig styling, trauma effects and body art. Gain valuable business and creative collaboration skills. Get opportunities to gain industry experience in different projects offered. Day makeup, fashion makeup, runway makeup and accompanying hair-styling techniques.

The Bachelor in 3D Animation and Visual Effects course is ranked 2nd in the world for production excellence, offering you a real-world studio environment. You'll gain a thorough understanding of the production process to help you thrive in a demanding and exciting industry. Our course is also in the top 7 for 3D animation courses in Europe. Our students have won Visual Effects Film of the Year at the Rookies, twice! Learn more about our Rookies ranking and view examples of our student work here

Modern VFX characterizes an entire industry that works with "special effects". Become an Animator and VFX Artist at Futuregames! As an animator & VFX artist, you are responsible for creating movements and special effects for two and three-dimensional graphics. You also need to know how to plan and implement an animation project from idea to finished product. VFX is a broad term and an abbreviation of the English word “visual effects”, whose tradition arose above all in the film industry. Modern VFX is considerably broader and characterizes an entire industry that works with “special effects”, i.e. everything from CGI (computer-generated graphics), compositing (image processing) and motion capture (computer-processed motion recordings), to the various tools and software needed to create it. At a specialized level, it is usually one of these areas that you work with.