Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Effects with Foundation Year
Wrexham University - Wrexham Campus
UK,Wales
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 11,750/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
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UK, Wales
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 2008
Total Students: 6,500 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Mold Rd, Wrexham LL11 2AW, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Effects with Foundation Year
Program Overview
The UK’s VFX industry is not only world-renowned but also strategically important to the future of the whole infrastructure of film and video game production in the UK. This new idea-driven skill-based course will cover the key skills of the VFX industry and has been designed with employability as the key outcome.
You’ll be part of a degree with innovation and creativity at its heart as you bring digital effects to reality through a series of modules that include matte painting and 3D modelling, CGI Animation and VFX for Video Games. The perfect preparation for a career in an exciting, fast-paced industry worth billions each year.
Your studies will see you gain experience in digital skills and techniques used to bring projects from concept to screen through matte painting, 3D modelling, 3D sculpting and computer-generated animation.
The course will involve a mix of design and technical skills like environment/character design and creation, 3D Modelling, texturing, compositing, live briefs, and post-production. The course provides a broad study of VFX, with an emphasis on innovation, design and creativity using the latest industry standard software and much more. You’ll also have the opportunity to get hands-on and work with industry professionals on real-world projects to help develop your skills and experience.
Key Course Features
- Strong links with industry and professional bodies such as Skillset, NAHEMI and various associations. Our Creative Futures student conference plays host to a large range of visiting guest speakers from the creative industries.
- There are Industry-focused visits to gain first-hand insight into how creative media companies function and the variety of employment opportunities that are available in the development of your career aspirations. There are also other study trips to festivals and expos.
- Opportunities to enter competitions.
- Our purpose-built Centre for the Creative Industries features specialist facilities, such as our TV studio with green screening, and software such as software such as Maya, Mudbox, Unreal Engine 4, Substance Painter/Designer and Creative Cloud for creating post-production effects and professional quality visuals.
- There is strong pastoral care within a friendly creative community with an emphasis on team building and collaborative work. Contact hours with tutors is high with enthusiastic and supportive sta? who are knowledgeable, research-active practitioners.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 11,750 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Wrexham University - Wrexham Campus
CAD 9,207 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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