Visual Effects - BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
3 Years
Our BSc (Hons) Visual Effects course will develop your technical, creative and production skills, related to visual effects production. The course will prepare you to pursue careers in a range of roles within visual effects and other innovative industries utilising computer graphics.
You will have access to a variety of high quality facilities including: a range of industry standard software, high specification computers, cloud-based rendering facilities, a Vicon motion capture studio, one of the largest fixed green screen studios in the UK, a Milo motion control system, a variety of camera and lighting equipment and excellent learning facilities with access to substantial library open 24 hours and a variety on-line resources.
The course is delivered by a highly skilled and experienced course team, with a range of relevant industrial and academic experience, who constantly engage with industry and update their skills, to ensure the course remains up to date.
To ensure that you are equipped and ready to engage with industry our tutoring programme and Graduate+ scheme will provide support and guidance through-out your educational journey to equip you with professional skills and prepare you for industry. The course aims to produce versatile, adaptable graduates with the fusion of technical and creative skills that industry is looking for.
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About this course
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C/4 or above
Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
LEVEL 3 (and above) QUALIFICATIONS
BBB / 120 UCAS Tariff Points
A maximum of 3 subjects are considered. These can be other A-levels or level 3 equivalents.
Why Choose Us?
State-of-the-art facilities - You’ll have access to our cutting-edge facilities across Millennium Point and the £65 million Parkside campus, both located in City Centre. Parkside features four industry-standard TV studios featuring the latest Sony equipment and a ‘green screen’ MILO studio. Find out more about our campuses.
Excellent equipment - Work with real light and sound as well as digital light, sound, video, geometry and dynamic simulations.
Highly employable graduates - The unique combination of technical knowledge and practical production will enable you to move more quickly into key production roles within industry.
Gain first-hand experience in industry - You will have the opportunity to network and make contacts with people in industry, gain work experience and to take a placement year between your second and final year.
Preparation for employment - You will have the option to join our Curzon Software House and take part in industry projects to build up skills for your CV.
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Subjects
- Access
- Industry
- Production
- 3D Modelling
- Technology
- CGI
- Visual effects
- Studio Production
- CGI Techniques
- Visual Design
- CGI Modelling
- CGI Animation
- Production Project
- Digital Media Technology
- Film Technology
Course programme
- Modelling
- Computer Programming
- Acquisition for Visual Effects
- Texture and Look Development
- Rigging for Animation
- Matchmoving
- Animation
- Visual Effects Tools
- Compositing
- Dynamic Effects and Simulations
- Research and Testing Methods
- Collaborative Practice
- Production Project
- Individual Honours Project
- Cross Platform Media
- Professional Practice
Additional information
Study mode: Full Time (3 years), Sandwich (4 years)
UK students
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 3 years
Fees - £9,250 per year
Sandwich
4 years
Fee
Study Year £9,250
Placement Year £1,650
International students
Award: BSc (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 3 years
Fees - £13,200 per year
Visual Effects - BSc (Hons)