HOUDINI FX FOR FILM + GAMES PROGRAM

START YOUR CAREER IN VFX OR GAME DESIGN IN 20 WEEKS

Skilled Houdini artists are in extremely high demand. Learn Houdini FX for Film + Game design and you could begin your new career in just 20 weeks.

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HOUDINI FX FOR FILM + GAMES COURSE CONTENT

Be a master of weather, environments, and elements. Make buildings explode with life-like realism. Give bodies of water the calming fluidity of a gentle stream, or the chaotic flow of a tsunami. This 20-week certificate program will make you a pro in Houdini FX, giving you the capability to create the most advanced CGI, 3D animation, and procedural dynamic effects currently possible.

Learn to use Houdini FX in a simulated studio environment, just as it is used for film, television series, video games, motion graphics and the evolving virtual reality industry. Skilled artists in this cutting-edge tool are in high demand at major entertainment companies like Disney, Dreamworks, Pixar, Sony Pictures Imageworks, and the game design studios behind some of the world’s biggest AAA titles.

Not only will you develop your skills in one of the most high-demand positions in the animation and VFX industry, but you will be coached on how to prepare for finding work post-graduation. You will set up your own professional website and put together a strong demo reel. Your final projects will be showcased to a panel of industry professionals and hiring recruiters for VFX and game design studios.

A SCHOOL DEDICATED TO YOUR SUCCESS

Joining InFocus means you are more than just a student. We are dedicated to your success, both during the program and in launching your professional career after graduation. In addition to your education, we provide studio networking opportunities to cultivate relationships between you and industry insiders and connect you with job opportunities to launch your new career.

STUDY ONLINE OR IN-PERSON

The Houdini for Film + Games Program is being offered in a hybrid format, meaning you have the choice of studying either online or in-person. All classes are live and interactive, even when online, ensuring education isn’t compromised. Contact us for more information.

CREDENTIAL

Certificate in Houdini FX For Film + Game Design

WORK IN FILM OR GAME DESIGN

Job opportunities are plentiful and lucrative for graduates of the Houdini FX For Film + Games Program. This highly specialized course will allow you to pursue employment in the film, television, and video game industries as a:

VFX Artist
Technical Director
Smoke or Particle Artist
Technical Artist
CG Producer, Manager, or Supervisor
Game designer
Video game animation specialist
Much more!

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STUDENT WORK: 2021 SHOWREEL

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

To be accepted into the Houdini FX For Film + Games Program, students must:

Meet the terms of InFocus Film School’s English Proficiency Policy
If under the age of 19, submit proof of successful completion of grade 12 (or equivalent)
Submit a visual portfolio. This may include drawings, design work, video, photos, or 3D computer work (max. 12 pieces total).

START DATES

Fall 2021: CLASS FULL | Apply for the waitlist

Fall 2022: September 19, 2022 – February 17, 2023

PROGRAM COSTS

Domestic Students: $9,950

International Student: $17,950

Includes tuition, material fees, and administrative fees. Financial assistance may be available for eligible students.

CREATE STUNNING VFX FOR FILM + GAME DESIGN

Houdini FX provides realistic dynamic simulation tools to VFX artists working on feature films, commercials, or video games. With its procedural node-based workflow, Houdini FX lets you create more content faster. Create stunning visual effects that incorporate pyro (fire and smoke), fluids, particles, crowds, and many more effects; skills that are in extremely high demand in the VFX industry.

VIEW STUDENT WORK

The video game industry is facing an explosion of demand for volume and quality of content. Houdini automates repetitive tasks and allows you to generate more high-quality content. You’ll learn how to use Houdini to improve gameplay by molding terrain for vast open worlds, creating realistic bullet and explosion effects, and rendering brilliant lighting and textures. Become a developer that is sought by both indie and AAA studios.

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WHY LEARN HOUDINI ANIMATION SOFTWARE?

$44K – $74K

Houdini FX Artist starting salaries currently range between $44,000 to $74,000 with top earners making $104,500 annually across the US and Canada.

87%

Over 87% of our graduates found work within 6 months of graduation, with many receiving job offers before they even finish their program!

Less Than 1/2

Our intensive 5-month program allows extremely competitive tuition, less than half of comparable programs even at subsidized public institutions.

2,580

Over 2,580 studios use Houdini. It is becoming the #1 tool for VFX and is behind many Oscar- and award-winning 3D sequences.

ALUMNI SUCCESS

Jesse was hired the same day he graduated from InFocus Film School and is now working with Streetside Productions.

Jesse A.InFocus Graduate

Warren was hired by Method Studios immediately after graduating and has since worked on films such as Avengers: Infinity War and Aquaman.

Warren Y.InFocus Graduate

Less than a week after graduation, Pam joined the team of an epic sci-fi series, Space Command. She’s now working at Zoic, the studios behind Game of Thrones, The 100, and other exciting series.

Pam K.InFocus Graduate