The UK’s VFX industry is not only world-renowned but also strategically important to the future of the whole infrastructure of film and video game production in the UK. This new idea-driven skill-based course will cover the key skills of the VFX industry and has been designed with employability as the key outcome.

You’ll be part of a degree with innovation and creativity at its heart as you bring digital effects to reality through a series of modules that include matte painting and 3D modelling, CGI Animation and VFX for Video Games. The perfect preparation for a career in an exciting, fast-paced industry worth billions each year. 

Your studies will see you 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.

The course will involve a mix of design and technical skills like environment/character design and creation, 3D Modelling, texturing, compositing, live briefs, and post-production. The course provides a broad study of VFX, with an emphasis on innovation, design and creativity using the latest industry standard software and much more. You’ll also have the opportunity to 
get hands-on and work with industry professionals on real-world projects to help develop your skills and experience.

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 applying 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 (FOUNDATION YEAR)

 The foundation year will introduce you to the key elements of art and design, including design practice, applied and fine art.  You will explore the creative thought process relating to various art and design disciplines, developing your ability to put ideas down on paper quickly. There will be a range of practical assignments which will increase your recognition of strong ideas and original concepts.

• The skills you need
• Contextual Studies
• Introduction to Art and Design
• Introduction to Applied Art
• Introduction to Fine Art
• Creative Thinking

 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

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