Visual Effects

Program Eligibility

• Sheridan's Computer Animation program.

or

• A postsecondary diploma or degree in art and/or design.

or

• Demonstrated competence through relevant educational and/or work experience.

Credentials earned at less than the equivalent of an Ontario College Diploma will not be considered as having met the academic entrance requirements.

Applicant Selection

Candidates to the program are selected on the basis of one of the following:

• Applicants from Sheridan's Computer Animation certificate with a minimum program GPA of 3.0 at the time of the application submission will not require a portfolio.
• Applicants from Sheridan's Computer Animation certificate with a GPA less than 3.0 at the time of the application submission will be required to submit a portfolio. The Office of the Registrar will update your application in the Sheridan Application Portal to include the portfolio requirement.
• Applicants without Sheridan's Computer Animation certificate who have demonstrated competence through other relevant educational and/or work experience will be required to submit a portfolio. The Office of the Registrar will update your Sheridan Application Portal to include the portfolio requirement.

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.

Domestic applicants

• Postsecondary transcripts indicating courses completed to date must be submitted to ontariocolleges.ca at the time of application.
• Domestic applicants with education outside of Canada must have their transcripts assessed for equivalency through ICAS or WES. A comprehensive (course-by-course) post-secondary credential assessment is required.
• Private career college courses and/or credentials are not acceptable as admission requirements for Sheridan programs.

International applicants

• Official postsecondary transcripts, indicating courses completed to date, and credential must be submitted at the time of application. In case the transcripts/certificates are not in English, note that these documents must be accompanied by a notarized, official translation into English. Translated copies must also be accompanied by a copy of the original transcript.
• International applicants need to follow the international application process.

English Language Proficiency

All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan's English proficiency requirements.