Visual Effects and Motion Graphics

Bridgend College
Undergraduate FdA Full-time 2 Years Digital media, production, and technologyFilm studiesFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic design

UCAS Points

48 points

About this course

The Foundation Degree Visual Effects and Motion Graphics is perfect for artists with a passion for visual media. The course enables students to build towards a successful career in the creative industries, one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK. Furthermore, Wales is now widely recognised as a centre for TV and film production, and is also home to a growing digital technology cluster

This is a two year course which incorporates both Level 4 and 5 modules. You will learn the theory and workflows of key specialist areas as well as develop technical proficiency. The emphasis of this Foundation degree is to provide you with the tools and the means to concept develop ideas, push creative boundaries, and to uncover your own artistic style and voice.

Year One modules (Level 4) include: Contextual Studies: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Image Acquisition Fundamentals Filmmaking Fundamentals Sound and Vision CG Foundations Motion Production

Year Two modules (Level 5) include: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Work Placement Professional Practice: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Critical Studies: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Environments FX Dynamics

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You will be assessed through range of methods, including: Practical projects Reports Presentations Practical application

UCAS points:

48 UCAS tariff points Typical A Level Offer: DD-EE, to include a relevant Art and Design subject where possible (this is equivalent to 48 UCAS tariff points) Typical BTEC Offer: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in a relevant subject - PPP BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in relevant subject - MP Access to HE: Pass

Upon successful completion of the Foundation degree, you will be able to top up your course with an additional year to receive the full Bachelors degree, the BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Motion Graphics, at the University of South Wales.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 48 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3412 Authors, writers and translators
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
7125 Visual merchandisers and related occupations
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3414 Dancers and choreographers
2142 Graphic and multimedia designers

Course Details

Qualification
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Bridgend
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Digital media, production, and technology, Film studies, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design