Visual Effects Production Technology, FdSc, Nottingham Trent University (NTU)

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
FdSc	find out	find out	find out	GBP 9250 per year	GBP 13900 per year

About Visual Effects Production Technology, FdSc - at Nottingham Trent University (NTU)

Visual Effects (VFX) has become an integral part of the production process for film, television and advertising. This new course will give you the opportunity to explore the VFX industry for moving image products while developing the skills required of the VFX specialist. You'll explore the different areas through studio practice and academic research and study. By the end of the course you will have developed a strong portfolio tailored to your own career aspirations.

This course is taught at Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies in Nottingham.

The course will give you the professional, creative and technical skills you'll need to work successfully within the international Visual Effects (VFX) industry while offering a broad range of work-based learning opportunities.

You'll have the chance to study the broadest range of disciplines including:

asset production

3D and 2D animation

compositing

matte production

rigging and rig removal

digital sculpture

creature effects.

Key features

Explore the disciplines and processes of different roles within VFX and provide a vehicle to frame the territory of VFX skills.

Experience different roles and specialisms across the whole VFX industry.

Develop your own specific areas of expertise.

Develop your ability to work as part of a team in a creative and efficient way.

Meet industry professionals and learn their craft.

Work with relevant industry standard software and hardware.

Work to industry briefs to develop your experience in working with clients and to deadlines.

Take part in live projects and briefs.

In your final year, exhibit your work at the Confetti Degree Show.

Notes about fees for this course

For postgraduate fees and other fee information, please visit the Nottingham Trent University website.

Entry requirements

For country specific entry requirements for your course, please see the International section on the Nottingham Trent University website.

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