48 monthsProgramme duration
17,000 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BA
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
Explore the full visual effects pipeline from previsualisation, motion design and technical animation, to effects, look development and compositing. Develop a deep understanding of how to create cinematic environments, dynamic simulations, and complex visual sequences using industry-standard tools and workflows.
Engage with motion graphics through a creative lens, combining design skills with VFX techniques to produce compelling graphics for commercials, TV and immersive experiences.
Access cutting-edge facilities including a new digital sound stage, LED wall, immersive experience space and dedicated VFX studios equipped with industry-standard software and hardware. Focus on a chosen specialism and build a portfolio that reflects your creative direction and professional goals.
This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1 of a degree.
Top reasons to study visual effects and motion graphics at Teesside:
Engage with motion graphics through a creative lens, combining design skills with VFX techniques to produce compelling graphics for commercials, TV and immersive experiences.
Access cutting-edge facilities including a new digital sound stage, LED wall, immersive experience space and dedicated VFX studios equipped with industry-standard software and hardware. Focus on a chosen specialism and build a portfolio that reflects your creative direction and professional goals.
This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1 of a degree.
Top reasons to study visual effects and motion graphics at Teesside:
- £2,000 Accommodation Award: you may be eligible for £2,000 towards your accommodation fees if you live outside the TS postcode and are in your first year of study. (Find out more).
- Nationally and internationally recognised: ranked 3rd in the UK, 9th in Europe and 20th in the world in the Animation Career Review International Animation School Rankings 2026. (207 colleges considered, tees.ac.uk/source).
- SideFX recognition: this course has been officially certified by SideFX and the school is a member of the SideFX Certified Partner Programme in recognition of our knowledgeable instructors, the high quality of student work, and our efforts devoted to connecting students to industry.
- ScreenSkillsScreenSkills recognition: this course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen-based industries, and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BA
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
Explore the full visual effects pipeline from previsualisation, motion design and technical animation, to effects, look development and compositing. Develop a deep understanding of how to create cinematic environments, dynamic simulations, and complex visual sequences using industry-standard tools and workflows.
Engage with motion graphics through a creative lens, combining design skills with VFX techniques to produce compelling graphics for commercials, TV and immersive experiences.
Access cutting-edge facilities including a new digital sound stage, LED wall, immersive experience space and dedicated VFX studios equipped with industry-standard software and hardware. Focus on a chosen specialism and build a portfolio that reflects your creative direction and professional goals.
This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1 of a degree.
Top reasons to study visual effects and motion graphics at Teesside:
Engage with motion graphics through a creative lens, combining design skills with VFX techniques to produce compelling graphics for commercials, TV and immersive experiences.
Access cutting-edge facilities including a new digital sound stage, LED wall, immersive experience space and dedicated VFX studios equipped with industry-standard software and hardware. Focus on a chosen specialism and build a portfolio that reflects your creative direction and professional goals.
This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1 of a degree.
Top reasons to study visual effects and motion graphics at Teesside:
- £2,000 Accommodation Award: you may be eligible for £2,000 towards your accommodation fees if you live outside the TS postcode and are in your first year of study. (Find out more).
- Nationally and internationally recognised: ranked 3rd in the UK, 9th in Europe and 20th in the world in the Animation Career Review International Animation School Rankings 2026. (207 colleges considered, tees.ac.uk/source).
- SideFX recognition: this course has been officially certified by SideFX and the school is a member of the SideFX Certified Partner Programme in recognition of our knowledgeable instructors, the high quality of student work, and our efforts devoted to connecting students to industry.
- ScreenSkillsScreenSkills recognition: this course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen-based industries, and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
Admission Requirements
1290+
96+
6+
169+
52+
4 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
17,000 GBP
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