BDes (Hons)
Visual Effects and Post Production

Award: BDes (Hons)
Duration: 3 or 4 years, full-time
Start Date: September 2009
Fees: £3225
UCAS Code: W692

Applications for September 2009, please apply via UCAS.

For more information call Sarah on +44 (0)161 237 7570.

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Key Features

• Produce visual effects for film, commercials and interactive media
• Develop skills in visual effects, motion graphics, editing and compositing
• Use industry-leading software including Final Cut Pro, Avid and 3Ds Max
• Work in professional-standard post production suites
• Design and deliver creative effects for the screen
• Enter the post production industry as a skilled editor, VFX artist and compositor

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Overview

This degree teaches you the techniques and technology used to create high quality digital visual effects, giving you the skills required to work in post production - one of the youngest and most exciting areas of the film and television industry. You will be taught using the most up-to-date equipment, in an environment that replicates a professional post-production house.

The early stages of the course give a working knowledge of the entire production process, before moving on to key production and post-production skills such as digital film-making, compositing, editing, motion graphics, effects and CGI. Students work as individuals and in teams, replicating the real post-production industry.

You will graduate with a rich portfolio of work that will showcase your technical, artistic and teamworking abilities, all of which are highly sought after by the industry. You'll enter a dynamic, creative and fast moving profession where you'll use those skills to bring to life television programmes, commercial productions and films.

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What You Will Study

Level 1

Sample modules: Introduction to the Production Process, Introduction to Non Linear Editing, Composition and Audio, Visual Content Creation, Multi Year Project, 3D Character Creation and Motion, Compositing and On Screen Effects

Level 2

Sample modules: Individual Project, Multi Year Project, Post Production Processes, Advanced Post Production Processes, Advanced Editing, Motion Graphics and Titling

Level 3

Sample modules: Advanced Visualisation Techniques, Pre-visualisation and Production, Business Aspects of the Creative Industries, Final Year Project, Multi Year Project

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Careers and Professional Development

The course has been specifically designed to meet the needs of the industry. You may undertake work placements, ranging from one month to twelve months, with a regional visual effects studio, working on commercial projects and at the same time, being supervised and mentored to deliver final end-of-year projects. The pathway equips you for business careers in the areas of visual effects production for film, commercials and television.

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Other Film & TV Courses:

Diploma Courses

TV and Film Production

Degree Courses

FdSc Visual Effects & Post Production (Foundation Degree)

Short Courses

Lights, Camera, Action!

Certified Avid Training Courses

Certified Apple Training: Final Cut Studio