BSc (Hons)Film Technology and Visual Effects

Study location	United Kingdom, City Centre Campus
Type	Bachelor courses, sandwich
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	W614

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher)

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking CAE: level C

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	bcu.ac.uk/..isual-effects-bsc-hons-2018-19

Overview

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Programme structure

On this course, you’ll learn the practical application of technology and the craft of production.

In the first year, you’ll focus on developing your fundamental skills and knowledge in using digital video production techniques to capture live action elements, using 3D modelling and software graphics tools to create virtual elements, and using composting tools to combine live action and virtual elements in a finished video.

You’ll develop your skills further in your second year, in specialist subjects like motion capture, shader development, dynamic simulations, programming visual effects tools in python, and research and development. You will also experience more demanding and collaborative production experiences.

Your final year is about refining your skills and realising your full potential. You will undertake a carefully planned, high-quality film and visual effects production, undertake an investigation, (exploring a technical area of your choice), develop well-defined career plans and examine how your skillset fits into a variety of industries.

Career opportunities

Our students have gone on to work at companies such as the BBC, Antimatter Games, S+O Media, Instinct Laboratory, Yamination Studios and Cube Production as animators, visual effects artists, motion graphics designers, 3D modellers and video producers.

The broad scope of the topics covered throughout the programme will leave you well-equipped to take on roles in 3D modelling and animation, pre-visualisation, motion graphics, keying, compositing, digital film and video production, video editing and post-production, visual effects, motion tracking, sound production and production management.