STUDY

Undergraduate

BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Post-Production (Film) (progression year)

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Institution code: S82
UCAS code: W614
Start date: September 2024
Duration: One year full-time
Location: East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
Typical Offer: 240 credits through Foundation Degree, Higher National Diploma, Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent.
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: W614
Start date: September 2024
Duration: One year full-time
Location: East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)
Typical Offer: 240 credits through Foundation Degree, Higher National Diploma, Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent.

Overview

This dynamic and exciting BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Post-Production degree programme provides a progression route to full Honours degree for students holding a Foundation degree in Visual Media Production (or similar post-production/visual FX level 5 qualification).

This course provides a detailed knowledge of the production context and an understanding of related disciplines that informs visual effects practice, emphasising the importance of complementary filming and visual compositing skills.

You will also explore cover particle effects such as fluid and fire, object dynamics, match lighting, crowd simulation, advanced keying and other techniques.

It is an exciting time to join the Visual Effects industry, with a shortage of skilled creatives in the CGI and VFX industries opening up many career paths. 

There are plenty of opportunities for you to gain vital industry experience during your studies. Previous students have: set up a YouTube channel, submitted work to film festivals, worked part-time for a production company, worked directly for clients and set up their own companies.

Course Modules

Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.

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This year-long module represents the culmination of students’ critical development on the course. It provides an opportunity for students to explore a chosen area of Film and TV Production. They design and carry out a sustained and coherent piece of independent research in an area of scholarship that they wish to pursue.

This module builds on students’ knowledge of the development and post-production processes in filmmaking and is concerned with the creative and practical processes involved in their realisation. Students have the choice to develop a short drama, documentary or experimental film which is to include high-quality VFX elements, the product can be based around film/TV/animation or CGI.

This module is the culmination of students’ conceptual, practical and creative development on the course. It provides an opportunity for students to design and generate ideas for the final major project and to conceptualise and form original objects and assets to be functionally realised within the Final Project.

This module provides an opportunity for students to develop the knowledge and skills that underpin their own creative, professional and personal self-development. This module prepares students for professional life after graduation and establishes the skills and resources needed to develop a sustainable practice and work in either a self-employed or employed capacity.

Course Modules 2024

Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.

East Coast College building

This year-long module represents the culmination of students’ critical development on the course. It provides an opportunity for students to explore a chosen area of Film and TV Production. They design and carry out a sustained and coherent piece of independent research in an area of scholarship that they wish to pursue.

This module builds on students’ knowledge of the development and post-production processes in filmmaking and is concerned with the creative and practical processes involved in their realisation. Students have the choice to develop a short drama, documentary or experimental film which is to include high-quality VFX elements, the product can be based around film/TV/animation or CGI.

This module is the culmination of students’ conceptual, practical and creative development on the course. It provides an opportunity for students to design and generate ideas for the final major project and to conceptualise and form original objects and assets to be functionally realised within the Final Project.

This module provides an opportunity for students to develop the knowledge and skills that underpin their own creative, professional and personal self-development. This module prepares students for professional life after graduation and establishes the skills and resources needed to develop a sustainable practice and work in either a self-employed or employed capacity.

Entry Requirements

Fees and Funding

UK Full-time Tuition Fee

£9,250

per year
UK Part-time Tuition Fee

£1,454*

per 20 credit module
International full-time tuition fee

£15,210

per year

*Please contact the Student Centre for further details

The decision to study a degree is an investment into your future, there are various means of support available to you in order to help fund your tuition fees and living costs.

UK Fees and Finance UK Bursaries and Scholarships International Fees and Scholarships

How to Apply

To study this course on a full-time basis, you can apply through UCAS. As well as providing your academic qualifications, you’ll be able to showcase your skills, qualities and passion for the subject.

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