Course: BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Post-Production (Progression Route)
Study Level
Level 6
Location
Great Yarmouth Campus
The Place University Centre
Duration
One Year
FT / PT
Full-time
This course is due to be delivered at The Place University Centre opening in Great Yarmouth town centre in October 2024.
This dynamic and exciting BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Post-Production degree programme provides a progression route to full Honours degree for students holding a Foundation degree in Visual Media Production (or similar post-production/visual FX level 5 qualification).
This course provides a detailed knowledge of the production context and an understanding of related disciplines that informs visual effects practice, emphasising the importance of complementary filming and visual compositing skills. You will also explore cover particle effects such as fluid and fire, object dynamics, match lighting, crowd simulation, advanced keying and other techniques.
It is an exciting time to join the Visual Effects industry, with a shortage of skilled creatives in the CGI and VFX industries opening up many career paths.
There are plenty of opportunities for you to gain vital industry experience during your studies. Previous students have: set up a YouTube channel, submitted work to film festivals, worked part-time for a production company, worked directly for clients and set up their own companies.
You can apply for this course on the University of Suffolk website to study at the East Coast College Great Yarmouth campus. Click ‘More Information’ to be taken to the full course and application page.
Requirements
Applicants will be expected to have gained 240 credits through Foundation degree, Higher National Diploma, Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent.
All applicants are required to hold GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above. Applicants who do not hold these qualifications may be considered on an individual basis based upon their overall application and the course applied for.
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