Visual Effects

Futureworks
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Computer games and animationFilm studiesPhotography

A-Level Entry

BCC

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£21,000

About this course

Visual Effects is for those interested in creating the stunning visual effects seen each day from the latest Hollywood and televisual epics to the creative innovation of high-impact TV adverts. The United Kingdom is renowned for its skilled film-makers and now boasts some of the most prominent Visual Effects houses in the world. Using the finest innovations in technology, this course covers the seamless integration of photo-real computer-generated creatures, environments, assets and people.

The main activities within the programme will take place within a classroom/studio/online setting. This will allow you and the staff to develop a mature and informative relationship concerning your study. Not only is this a supportive and welcoming environment but mimics the professional arena in which you will be expected to organise your working patterns based upon set goals.

Your studies will cover the key areas of visual effects; from Rotoscoping and Keying to Tracking, Match moving and colour correction. Further in-depth studies such as virtual production, digital set creation and destruction, matte painting, digital character creation, fluid, cloth and particle dynamics will refine your skills, will support you in becoming an accomplished visual effects artist.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BCC
UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
BTEC DMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2134 Programmers and software development professionals
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
3411 Artists
5243 TV, video and audio servicers and repairers

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
Manchester
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer games and animation, Film studies, Photography
Avg. Graduate Salary
£21,000