SCREEN SKILLS

AT YORK UNIVERSITY

Micro-Credentials for Tomorrow’s Media Professionals

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Three new YorkU Screen Skills courses are going on sale soon! Designed for emerging filmmakers and media professionals, these upcoming certificates offer hands-on training in key areas of the screen industry—from pitching and storytelling to technical production skills. Stay tuned for registration details and be ready to secure your spot when enrolment opens.

Learn VFX and Animation the Modern Way.

Fast, focused, and industry-backed training designed for today’s creative world.
Whether you’re new to digital media or already working in the field, ScreenSkills gives you the tools, workflows, and confidence to build a future-proof career—without the long timelines or high tuition.

Practical. Accessible. Future-Focused.

Short, stackable courses (30–36 hours) that fit your schedule and budget
Cloud-based studio environment with pro software and render power — no relocation or expensive gear needed
Curriculum built around real studio pipelines, from lighting to real-time workflows to AI-enhanced production tools.

Industry-driven, AI-assisted Training

ScreenSkills is the first and only global VFX school with AI tools embedded in every stage of the production lifecycle. Our programs are developed in collaboration with John Hughes Institute 🔗), and York University and taught by active professionals from leading studios like Weta, ILM, DNEG, and Digital Domain.

How It Works:
Certificate & Stackable Micro-Credentials

Earn Micro-
Credentials

Gain a recognized credential for each course you complete, aligned with current studio standards and practices.

Build Toward a Certificate

Complete all courses within a track (approx. 60 hours) to earn a certificate in your chosen specialization: proof of advanced, industry-vetted training.

Learn
Your Way

Start with a single course that fits your goals and grow at your own pace. Your learning stays flexible—and future opportunities stay open.

Why
ScreenSkills

The future of VFX education is innovative, accessible, affordable, with AI-embedded, cloud-based learning designed to keep pace with the industry itself.