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FdSc Visual Effects and Post Production
Award: FdSc (Foundation Degree)
Duration: 2 full-time
Start Date: September 2008
Fees: £3145
UCAS Code: W693
Overview
With the recent development of ever more complex and realistic computer generated
visual effects in motion pictures, television and advertising there is a requirement for people with the skills needed to deliver the next generation of visual content. This can range from in shot visual effects through to skills in the areas of Pre and Post Production such as compositing, editing and pre-visualisation.
The UK post production industry has built a reputation for outstanding work in this area with the many large film and television productions that are developed here. We have designed this course to meet this industry’s requirements for graduates who know how to design new, novel effects and who can deliver the vision of the creative team to the screen.
What You Will Learn
This course covers the areas of pre and post production where predominantly
computer generated visual effects will be utilised. Starting with introductions to the areas of video and film production, students will go on to develop skills in the area of pre-visualisation, editing, motion graphics, visual effects content generation and compositing elements to create final sequences ready for distribution.
Students will share projects with their allied course, SFX (Special Effects
Development) and will work alongside these students on multi year, multi team
projects, replicating the experience of a professional post production facility. Through this experience students will learn not just how to develop visual content but also how to work with the various teams and the different skill sets they will encounter in their professional career.
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
Special Features
Working with real deadlines and professional equipment on diverse briefs, during all
levels of the course, you will have the opportunity to develop practical skills and
knowledge of the diverse areas of this industry. Some of the facilities we have
available include:
• Purpose-built Design Studio with 3D scanning facilities
• Dedicated digital media studio with Chroma Key facilities
• High definition production facilities
• Specialist visualisation modules
• Joint projects with Special Effects Development teams
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.
This course is developed in partnership with University of Bolton, and is subject to validation
Other Film & TV Courses:
Professional Series
Academic Series
Specialist Series
