Live Visual Design & Production

Academy of Live Technology
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Computer science

A-Level Entry

CC - AE

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

BA (Hons) Live Visual Design & Production is a ground-breaking degree that will prepare you for an exciting career in live experience and entertainment, creating cutting-edge visual experiences for global audiences. Professionals with this skillset are in increasing demand in virtual productions, TV & film, esports, live events, music, theatre and corporate events.

You'll build virtual worlds with gaming platforms like Unreal Engine, experiment with immersive technology such as virtual reality and motion tracking and create interactive visual experiences with projection mapping and LED walls.

Teaching is project-based and practical. During your degree, you’ll learn from masterclasses with industry experts, work on real-world commercial projects and access industry work placements. You'll use industry-leading software, technology and equipment, to explore the creative, technical and production elements of live visuals.

This course is ideal for you if you're interested in and would like to explore:

  • Virtual and augmented reality (AR & VR)

  • World-building, video and interactive game design

  • Generative content creation - using software to automatically generate content in real-time

  • Technical systems design

  • Projection systems and technologies

  • Large format LED systems (including video walls)

  • Immersive and interactive spaces

  • Industry-standard hardware and software

  • 2D & 3D design and modelling

  • Collaborating with other professionals

    Why study at the Academy of Live Technology? Our specialist courses have been developed with careers in mind. You’ll have access to work experience opportunities and award-winning partnerships to help you prepare for the world of work ahead of you.

    When you study at the Academy of Live Technology, you’ll learn in a unique creative environment where some of the world’s greatest productions are put together. You’ll be taught by experts who bring their years of industry experience to your learning. You’ll see theory come to life as you get hands-on while you study.

    The course is regulated by the Office for Students.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CC - AE
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    Scottish Higher CD - BBD
    BTEC MPP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2141 Web design professionals
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    3131 IT operations technicians
    2139 Information technology professionals
    3132 IT user support technicians

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    South Kirkby
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer science

    Offered by

    Academy of Live Technology

    West Yorkshire

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