Program Overview

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About the Program

This two-year diploma program prepares you to become an innovative entrepreneur in a variety of industries where visual content creation is in high demand. Building on the basic principles of photography, videography, and storytelling, it incorporates visual communication strategies, with a strong emphasis on social media, to prepare you for a successful career.

The program’s innovative curriculum blends photography, in the studio and on location, with a wide range of modern applications and technologies. This allows you to develop a comprehensive foundation in both traditional platforms and digital media. In addition, you will explore emerging visual content technologies like virtual reality, artificial intelligence (AI) image generation, and drone photography.

Through a unique capstone project that incorporates photography, moving images, and alternative media, this program will help you refine your skills, flex your creativity, and develop a strong portfolio you can use for your career.

Program Details

Campus

• Seneca@York

Delivery

• Hybrid

Duration

• 4 Semesters (2 Years)

Credential

• Ontario College Diploma

School

• School of Creative Arts & Animation

Skills

Throughout this program, you will develop the following skills:

• Photography and videography
• Multimedia editing
• Business skills
• Visual storytelling
• Social media and multi-platform strategies
• Project management
• Entrepreneurship

Program Availability

Start Dates

• September 2025
• January 2026

Location

• Seneca@York

Availability

• Open (subject to change, and a seat is not guaranteed)

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online, and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

In courses delivered in the flexible format, using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. Students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.

Your Career

Graduates of this program will have the skills to work in marketing, advertising, photography, or graphic arts as a self-employed entrepreneur or as part of an organization.

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore:

• Content creator
• Professional photographer
• Professional videographer
• Creative director
• Digital content editor
• Entrepreneur

Technology Partners

VCC students benefit from hands-on training using the latest Adobe Creative Cloud software such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, and After Effects.

As an official Avid Media Campus, Seneca provides access to Avid’s software, hardware, and infrastructure. You’ll learn using the same platforms as the professionals.

The Seneca Polytechnic Difference

This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.

Degree Pathways

Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway. You have the opportunity to continue your studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.

Career Support

Seneca Works offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking, and more.

Student Life

Join a diverse and welcoming community of peers and supporters, offering you a blend of academic excellence and vibrant urban life.

Student Experience

What is Visual Content Creation?

Explore Seneca Polytechnic's innovative Visual Content Creation (VCC) diploma program, which combines photography expertise with modern applications and technologies. This two-year program prepares students to thrive as creative entrepreneurs in various industries where high-quality visual content is in demand.

Graduate Career-Ready

Take the next step in your academic journey at Seneca. Join thousands of graduates who are making a difference here and around the world.