Post Production and VFX

This BA (Hons) Post Production and VFX course is industry led and is being developed in close collaboration with a media industry that isconstantly embracing change. This programme will provide students with the potential to engage with industry partners at a time when the roles of Post Production and VFX professionals are being redefined. Guest lectures, live industry briefs and the potential for industry placements offers the opportunity for students to be situated at the forefront for employability within the industry.

With the continued development of ever more complex digital media there is a requirement for graduates with the skills needed to deliver the next generation of digital content, particularly in the fields of Post Production and visual effects. The anticipated growth in media related industry within the north west, particularly MediaCity, defines the rationale for the redevelopment of the programme; employer engagement, industry partnerships and enhanced employment opportunities for graduates are features which validate this programme and appoint it appropriately at the forefront of contemporary media development.

Your collaborative and interdisciplinary learning will be fostered through core modules based around project-based work, which focuses real-world scenarios and industry practices. Youll learn a wide range of skills through workshops, masterclasses. Experiences for students are grounded in sound, applied pedagogic theory and practice preparing them for the real world. Youll also have the opportunity to take a range of industry standard courses and have the potential to gain accreditation for specific courses.

Gain a deeper understanding of what youll explore within each module below.

Applicants who have successfully passed a diploma from a community college, intermediate diploma or associate degree with an overall mark of C+ or better will be considered for undergraduate entry.