A degree in visual effects offers international students the chance to master cutting-edge digital animation and CGI skills, preparing them for an exciting career creating stunning imagery.
Visual effects is an important part of the film and television industry, responsible for creating or manipulating imagery. This usually involves creating effects that are not possible for live action shooting, and requires knowledge of advanced design and computer animation skills.
Studying for a degree in visual effects will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to make a career in the discipline.
Modules you study might include CGI and visual effects, 3D animation, visual development, pre-production and post-production effects. Your degree will be delivered in a mixture of modes.
These could include lectures and seminars, as well as group projects. Depending on your course, there may be more of a focus on the practical or theoretical aspects of the subject area.
A postgraduate degree in visual effects will allow you to evolve your skills within the area, touching on more complex and advanced knowledge and practical ability.
Depending on your course, you may focus more on the practical or theoretical aspects of visual effects. Modules you study could include virtual reality effects, moving image theory, animation software engineering, and advanced CGI tools.
Visual Effects, Digital Arts & Animation BA (Hons), Cert HE
Catalyst - Institute for Creative Arts and Technology Germany
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Bachelor Digital Arts and Entertainment Bachelor Degree
Howest University of Applied Sciences Belgium
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Visual Effects with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Birmingham City University United Kingdom
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Postproduction with specialisation in Visual Effects or Sound Design MA, MSc
University of York United Kingdom
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Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects) Diploma
TAFE Queensland Australia
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Visual Effects (VFX) for Film and Television BA (Hons)
Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) United Kingdom
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Visual Effects Production Technology FdSc
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) United Kingdom
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Computer Animation & Visual Effects BA (Hons)
Bournemouth University (BU) United Kingdom
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Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects) Diploma
TAFE South Australia Australia
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Realtime Art & Visual Effects Master Degree
FH Salzburg (Salzburg University of Applied Sciences) Austria
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