Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Effects

Visual effects and digital art have become an essential part of all modern forms of entertainment and commercial media. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Effects gives you an immersive experience with the tools, processes, creative skills, and collaborative workflow used to create and produce professional quality 3D models, animations, simulated effects, and composites for film, television, animation, video games, and interactive media.

Using industry-standard software and professional equipment, you’ll take project-based courses that reflect the real world of the visual effects production pipeline. A distinguished faculty of visual effects artists, animators, and creative professionals, many of whom continue to work in the film and game industries will prepare you to meet the ever-evolving demands of a broad spectrum of industries and distribution platforms.

Columbia College Hollywood is built on a foundation of hands-on teaching and learning. We believe the best way to prepare you for the opportunities that lie ahead is to foster a campus culture that reflects the real world. That’s why our programs encourage creative collaboration across disciplines.

From day one, you’ll multi-task as you try out and try on new roles and unfamiliar technologies involved in the making of creative media content. Our faculty of experienced, award-winning filmmakers, technicians, artists, and mentors use their expertise to engage you with innovative teaching methods in interactive classroom environments.