BA (Hons) Visual Effects for Film and Television

Hertfordshire International College
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Bachelor's degree

In Hatfield

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Hatfield

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    September

This degree is for anyone who wants to create the incredible digital visual effects we see on our screens, from weird and wonderful TV ads to Hollywood blockbusters. Using the latest technology, this course teaches you how to create and seamlessly integrate photo-real, computer-generated creatures, crowds, objects and stunt doubles. You’ll also learn how to produce digital particle effects (such as fluid and fire), object dynamics, lighting, crowd simulation and many other tricks and techniques. Often working in collaboration with film students and the best central London production houses, you’ll take part in some spectacular live projects and gain vital industry experience.

Facilities

Location

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Hatfield (Herefordshire)
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University of Hertfordshire (College Lane Campus), Hatfield AL10 9AB, UK

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course


Students from the Visual Effects for Film and Television degree have worked on live projects including the BBC's 2010 Olympics presentation and music videos for Richard Ashcroft.Teaching for the VFX degree is based on the extensive industry knowledge of our lecturing team. We have worked with high profile organisations and companies such as the BBC, The Mill, Red Vision and many others.Many students are currently on work experience programmes with visual effects companies in London.


Graduates will be capable of working in the growing and exciting area of computer animated visual effects. Seamless integration of effects into live action in feature film, TV and increasingly games includes the creation of photo real computer-generated assets, particle effects such as fluids, fire, physical recreation of object dynamics, crowds, creature animation and compositing, matt painting and camera matching.Graduates may also progress to advanced academic studies and research.





120 UCAS points

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Reviews

5.0
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  • I found the system very interesting and very well managed. The lecturers are very helful and helping in nature.
    ← | →
  • It was being great since now meeting lovely people and lecturers.
    ← | →
  • The environment is great with helpful and friendly teaching facilities but the area is a problem so join some clubs and study hard to become the best.
    ← | →
100%
4.9
excellent

Course rating

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Centre rating

Student

5.0
05/12/2018
What I would highlight: I found the system very interesting and very well managed. The lecturers are very helful and helping in nature.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Kit

5.0
12/10/2018
What I would highlight: It was being great since now meeting lovely people and lecturers.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
11/06/2018
What I would highlight: The environment is great with helpful and friendly teaching facilities but the area is a problem so join some clubs and study hard to become the best.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
02/05/2018
What I would highlight: I made nice friends but I thought it would be more social.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2022
2018

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 5 years

Subjects

  • Film and Television
  • VFX
  • Production
  • Visual effects
  • Television
  • Digital cinematography
  • Visual Effects for Film and Television
  • Visual Effects for Film
  • Animated Thinking
  • Moving Visions

Course programme

Work Placement

Work placement can take place during Semester B at Level 2 or during the summer. Students may undertake a year-long placement between the second and final year. Work placements are an opportunity to improve employment prospects and develop new skills.

Structure

 Level 4

 Core Modules
  • Animated Thinking: histories, theories, contexts - 30 Credits
  • CG Practices and Techniques - 30 Credits
  • Digital Art - 15 Credits
  • Creativity, Concept and Story - 30 Credits
  • Moving Image - 15 Credits
Optional

 Level 5

 Core Modules
  • Moving Visions: perspectives on digital animation - 30 Credits
  • Creative Project - 30 Credits
  • Advanced Specialisms for VFX - 30 Credits
  • Digital Cinematography for VFX - 15 Credits
  • VFX Professional Practices - 15 Credits
Optional
  • Professional Work Experience 30: Screen - 30 Credits
Level 6

 Core Modules
  • Employment Preparation - 15 Credits
  • Degree Project - 45 Credits
  • Pre-Production for Visual Effects - 30 Credits
  • Critical and Cultural Studies: L6 Enquiry / Report / Essay (Digital Animation) - 30 Credits
Optional
  • Year Abroad - 0 Credits
  • Sandwich Year (Creative Arts) - 0 Credits

Additional information

International fee

 £11950 for the 2018/2019 academic year

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BA (Hons) Visual Effects for Film and Television

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