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The Visual Effects degree covers all the main aspects of the visual effects post production pipeline and focuses on the theory, principles and production of visual effects assets and shots. The course is tailored towards students who have a strong interest and desire to work in the feature film visual effects industry and other associated areas. The disciplines covered include visual storytelling and pre-visualisation, post visualisation and shot development, rotoscoping and plate prep, matchmove, modelling, UVing, texturing, look development, lighting, rigging, digital matte painting, simulation effects, technical direction, scripting, image processing, and compositing.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
The Visual Effects degree covers all the main aspects of the visual effects post production pipeline and focuses on the theory, principles and production of visual effects assets and shots. The course is tailored towards students who have a strong interest and desire to work in the feature film visual effects industry and other associated areas. The disciplines covered include visual storytelling and pre-visualisation, post visualisation and shot development, rotoscoping and plate prep, matchmove, modelling, UVing, texturing, look development, lighting, rigging, digital matte painting, simulation effects, technical direction, scripting, image processing, and compositing.
Admission Requirements
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BA (Hons) Visual Effects
Talbot Campus, Poole, United Kingdom
36 monthsProgramme duration
Art and DesignMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme overview
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Art and Design
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Admission Requirements
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