Computer Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons)

University of Bedfordshire

United Kingdom, Luton

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University of Bedfordshire

United Kingdom , Luton

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time , Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

G401

Campuses

University Square Campus Luton

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines27-May-2024

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,500 / year

Next Intake 27-May-2024

Computer Animation and Visual Effects BSc (Hons)

About

About the course

Creative industries such as television film and graphic design are increasingly using computer animation and visual effects in their work. This course gives you the latest creative design and technical skills to step into a rewarding role in a rapidly growing field.

On this leading-edge course you learn the technical and design skills you need to produce digital content in the form of computer-generated animation or visual effects sequences for entertainment education or promotional purposes. You gain hands-on experience creating digital animations and games using industry-standard tools 3D graphics software and compositing and modelling packages while also exploring emerging applications such as virtual reality and mixed reality.

The course also benefits from being part of the School of Computer Science and Technologys Creative Technologies cluster sharing some teaching and technology with our BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development. This gives you the opportunity to share ideas and knowledge with students across courses.

Why choose this course?

It takes you through the creative process from idea conception to production using your technical knowledge and skills to create a body of original work
Explore a range of disciplines from computer science to digital design looking at how they interact with the visual technologies used in areas such as television and film production video games design and web-based graphics
Study in our high-spec STEM building with bespoke teaching spaces and technologies including specialist creative technologies labs; cutting-edge software; motion-capture and green-screen studios; and VR
Enhance your transferable skills in communication problem solving and teamwork
Benefit from a course that opens the door to a wide range of careers including 3D modelling; technical animation; digital composition; and digital visualisation for emerging display-technology platforms
If you need to step up into higher education you can start with a Foundation Year (see below) which guarantees your place on the degree course

Find out what more we can offer YOU at Beds

This course will support these emerging roles in the digital creative industries through a combination of practical and theoretical teaching in the creative process from idea conception to production.

As the digital creative industries use increasingly adopt the technologies of more computer animation and visual effects in for TtelevisionV film and design work production the demand for people individuals with both the creative and technical skills to support this the industry has continued to increased. This includes emerging fields such as Virtual Production and Virtual Reality(VR) or Mixed Reality applications.

You will produce digital content in the format of computer-generated animation or visual effects sequences that may be applied in for entertainment education and or promotional purposes using industry standard tools developing your expertise in computing for the creative industries.

In addition to the Â£40 million STEM building you will also have the chance to work in our specialist creative technologies labs and use a range of cutting-edge technologies such as motion capture green screen studio and VR to develop your practice and build a professional portfolio.

This course is part of the Creative Technologies cluster in the School of Computer Science and Technology and is closely related to the degree course BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development which shares some of the teaching and technology.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2 A level passes (minimum C and D)

International Baccalaureate (24 points)

A recognised Foundation degree

Additional course requirements if any

English Program Requirements

To apply for a place on an undergraduate course (BA/BSc) you need to have completed your high school education (12 years) and have a pass equivalent to two UK A level passes and have the required English language qualification.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,500 / year

How to Apply

When you submit an application form you must remember to include photocopies of the following supporting documents. We do not need to see your original qualifications and certificates.

A completed application form signed by you (an electronic signature is fine)
Copies of your official academic qualifications and certificates including proof of your level of English Language (where relevant)
A one-page personal statement. This should tell us why you want to study your chosen course.
A copy of your current valid passport details
Please submit copies of any UK Visa that you have held and any documentation relating to previous visa refusals from any country