Visual Effects Art BA (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom, Nottingham

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Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

W204

Campuses

City Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,250 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Visual Effects Art BA (Hons)

About

Introduction:

Have you ever marvelled at how realistic a mythical creature looks in a movie, or wondered how a historical show hides all signs of the modern world? Whether you’re a series binger or a film enthusiast, visual effects art defines the look of your favourite shows more than you might expect.

Realistic VFX can make or break a production. With the right resources, technical prowess and artistic talent, storytelling possibilities become limitless – and that’s where you come in.

Visual effects artists are the creatives who conceive and build realistic digital imagery, seamlessly merging it with live action or animated scenes to enhance screen-based storytelling. This VFX course is centred on creating photorealistic believable images for animation, film, and television, combining cinematic codes and conventions with traditional and contemporary art principles. If you’re an artistic visionary who’s keen to learn the craft of visual effects, this degree could be for you.

Progress from fan to artist as you learn how create and apply visual effects.
Collaborate with fellow creatives to get your projects ready for the big screen.
Perfect photorealism as you make 2D and 3D digital art which fits seamlessly with live action.
Network with industry professionals from renowned VFX and animation studios.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:

Entry requirements by country

Undergraduate preparation courses (Foundation)

If you don’t yet meet our entry requirements, we offer Foundation courses through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), based on our City Campus:

Foundation courses leading to undergraduate study at NTU

English language entry requirements

You can meet our language requirements by successfully completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time, or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:

Advanced standing (starting your undergraduate degree in year 2 or 3)

You may be able to start your undergraduate course in year 2 or 3 based on what you have studied before. This decision would be made in accordance with our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy.

Would you like some advice on your study plans?

Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

Complete this simple form to keep in touch with the International Office.

English Program Requirements

Career

Careers and employability

In today’s landscape of competitive streaming services, high-quality visual effects make productions stand out and draw in global audiences. Visual effects artists are in demand – not only in film and animation, but also in gaming, live events, advertising and interactive media.

On this VFX course, you’ll learn specialised skills which can be applied to any genre, from big-budget historical and fantasy films to independent productions. Whilst you’ll gain all the transferable skills needed to enter a wide range of sectors, this degree will open doors to jobs such as image prep artist, compositor, creature designer and more, making you a vital part of any VFX production.

Previous graduates have gone on to work as :

3D Environment Artist at WorldWide VFX (visual effects house)
Matte Painter at Pixomondo (Oscar, BAFTA & Emmy-winning creative technology company)
Paint & Roto Artist at Framestore (multi-sector creative studio)
Environment / 3D Digital Matte Painting Artist at Union VFX (BAFTA-winning VFX facility)
Junior VFX Artist at Double Eleven (independent games studio)

You’ll be supported by NTU’s award-winning Employability team for up to three years after you leave us, and be able to access our comprehensive online career resources for life. You can also benefit from our Employability Promise.

Creative Industries Federation

We are members of the Creative Industries Federation (CIF), which means students in the Nottingham School of Art & Design have the opportunity to sign up to free student membership. Creative Industries Federation are an organisation that represents, champions and supports the UK’s creative industries and membership grants students exclusive access to their selection of resources and events to help advance your career and connect with industry.