Film and Visual Effects Technology

University of Bradford

United Kingdom, Bradford

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University of Bradford

United Kingdom , Bradford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

W613

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Jan-2023

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 22,180 / year

Next Intake 23-Jan-2023

Film and Visual Effects Technology

About

Overview

Developed as part of Screen Yorkshires Connected Campus Universities Group, this comprehensive degree programme has been designed in response to industry demand for graduates who are both creatively and technically able.

Utilising industry standard facilities, technologies and software, under the supervision of a team of experienced and industry active lecturers, you will gain a solid grounding in:

Still and moving image capture/manipulation
Cinematography
Modelling and animation
Computational simulation
Digital composition
CGI lighting
Look development and advanced rendering

During your final year on the course you will undertake a major bespoke production project, where you will be able to collaborate with other disciplines and put your learning into practice, whilst showcasing your expertise developed through the course.

Throughout your time on the course you will be afforded a range of opportunities that will enrich your learning and advance your skillset. This includes collaborations with big name broadcasters such as the BBC, and workshops and talks by award-winning professionals including Iki Ikram (VFX Artist, Last of Us, Uncharted) and Nick Wilkinson (Art Director, Game of Thrones).

The Department has a practical relationship with film related organisations such as the Bradford Film Office, UNESCO City of Film and the Working Academy placement agency. These close links provide our students with opportunities to engage on projects outside of the classroom and build up the practical experience needed to break into to film industry.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Certificate of General Secondary Education / شهادة الدراسة الثانوية العامة

English Program Requirements

English language

If your first language is not English, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be admitted onto any of our undergraduate or postgraduate courses.

Alternatively, you can study a pre-sessional English language course with us here in Bradford.

The standard University requirement is 6.0* with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent) on the IELTS or on the university's own entry test the BASALT.

However, if you require a Student Visa to study you will need to meet the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) department's requirement which is currently IELTS 6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.5. Conditional offers to international students will be made on this basis.

Please note that some courses may require a higher level of English language proficiency than the University standard requirements. For details of each programme's English language requirement please see the individual course pages.

Listed below are the tests we accept which are available internationally.

Career

Career support

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.

Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programmes there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.

Career prospects

Visual Effects are central to almost all blockbuster films and television series - from the dragons of Game of Thrones to the gravitational lensing of the black hole in Interstellar. It is one of the fastest growing industry sectors, both in the UK and abroad.

Over the last five years our post-graduate employment and study rates have been significantly better than the national average for visual effects courses in the UK.

Bradford graduates are currently working at amazing companies such as:

BBC
Pixar
Sky
MTV
Channel Four
ITV
Disney
Double negative
Pixamondo

â€¦and many more, and have worked on such ground-breaking cinematic feats as;

Avatar
Inception
Hugo
Gravity
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
The Dark Knight Trilogy
Every film in the Harry Potter series

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 22,180 / year

How to Apply

Full-time applications

Applications for full-time undergraduate courses must be submitted via UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).

Full instructions can be found on the UCAS website. Your school or college can also help you with the process.

If you are not currently at school or college or require further information, you can contact UCAS on 0371 468 0468, or via their social media channels.

The UCAS code for the University of Bradford is B56 and you can browse all our courses on the UCAS website.