HNC Visual Effects and Digital Film Production

This course is for students looking to pursue a career in the Visual Effects Industry.

Depending on numbers, there will be an option for progression on to a HND at the college. This Visual Effects and Digital Film Production course prepares students for a career in the industry. On completetion of a HND students wishing to continue in education can enrol on an appropriate BA Honours Degree or Level 6 course.

What jobs can I get?
The course has been developed in consultation with both SkillSet and employers in visual effects/video production, reflecting on engagement with industry at a fundamental level.

There are many jobs that the course could lead to, including but not exclusive to the following areas:

Motion Graphics
Digital Agency work
Generalist work
Digital Matte Painting
Animation
Video Production
Lighting Design
Compositing
3D modelling
And so on and so on…

A portfolio or showreel demonstrating relevant skills to the course – don’t worry if you haven’t got any visual effects work, we’d like to see your videos, photography, graphics, sketches – anything that shows your creativity!
Four GCSEs at grade 4 minimum (formerly C), to include Maths and English, or an equivalent qualification, plus
•Two A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification e.g. BTEC National Diploma, or
Subject related Level 3 Advanced Diploma is considered with other qualfications, or
An Access to Higher Education Diploma

Awarding Body
BTEC/EDEXCEL