The UK’s world-renowned Visual Effects (VFX) industry is vital to the future of the whole infrastructure of our film and video game production. Designed with employability in mind, this new industry driven, skill-based course will make sure you are armed with all the skills you need to start working in the industry.

The course is officially partnered with On-Set Facilities a global leader in virtual production. The partnership is based on a working relationship which directly influences the course content, ensuring industry relevance is at the centre of your studies. Virtual production and real-time VFX is the future of the movie industry and currently being used to create movies, TV programmes and adverts.

You will:

• bring digital effects to reality through a series of modules including CGI Animation and VFX for Video Games
• gain experience in digital skills and techniques used to bring projects from concept to screen through matte painting, 3D modelling, 3D sculpting and computer-generated animation
• learn a mix of design and technical skills like environment/character design and creation, 3D modelling, texturing, compositing, live briefs, and post-production
• use the latest industry standard software
• have the opportunity to work with industry professionals on real-world projects

This degree is primarily designed for those who want to pursue a career in the VFX and associated media industries. It explores all key aspects of VFX production processes, drawing upon your imagination and using a variety of techniques from 3D modelling, animation, particle simulation, 3D sculpting and rendering. Emphasis is placed on your personal and professional development, communication and entrepreneurial skills so that you are well equipped to enter a diverse and rapidly changing industry.

Additionally, you will experience compositing operations like keying, working with render passes and rig removal. You will become familiar with and competent in apply the principal processes used in the industry. You will be encouraged to think creatively and analytically to develop a critical eye and gain an understanding of the core logic underpinning the software.

 YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)

 MODULES

• Contextual Studies 1: History & Context - VFX (20 Credits)
• Creative Futures 1: Professional Studio Practice (20 Credits)
• Compositing Fundamentals (20 Credits)
• Asset Modelling (20 Credits)
• Sketch to Sculpt (20 Credits)
• Animation for VFX (20 Credits)

 YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)

 MODULES

• Contextual Studies 2: Critical Thinking (20 Credits)
• Creative Futures 2: Business Fundamentals (20 Credits)
• Matte Painting and Environments for VFX (20 Credits)
• Environment Modelling (20 Credits)
• CGI Animation for VFX (20 Credits)
• VFX for Video Games (20 Credits)

 YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)

 MODULES

• Research & Application (20 Credits)
• Creative Futures 3: Entrepreneurial Practice (20 Credits)
• Negotiated Practice (40 Credits)
• VFX Degree Project (40 Credits)