36 monthsProgramme duration
30,890 GBPTuition Fee/year
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Please note: The title of this course has changed from BA (Hons) Production Arts for Screen to BA (Hons) Art Direction and Visual Effects for entry in 2025/26.
This course will teach you the skills required to be an Art Director or visual effects (VFX) artist for screen-based entertainment. You’ll learn how to use design and technology to shape innovative ideas that drive the visual identity of film, television, animation and computer games.
What to expect
- Industry skills: You’ll learn the skills needed for storyboarding, pre-visualisation, editing and sound.
- Art direction: Master the art of creating concepts and designs that define the look of a film, TV, interactive or animated project.
- Design skills: Develop concept art skills including digital painting with Photoshop and creating 3D models for environment and character creation.
- Analysis: You’ll be shown how to carry out character and script analysis.
- Research: Develop your research skills and personal reference material taking into account climate, racial and social justice issues.
- An introduction to new and existing technologies: Delve into virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), computer generated imagery (CGI), green screen and digital visual effects.
- Access to Wimbledon's shared workshops: View the Wimbledon facilities.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Please note: The title of this course has changed from BA (Hons) Production Arts for Screen to BA (Hons) Art Direction and Visual Effects for entry in 2025/26.
This course will teach you the skills required to be an Art Director or visual effects (VFX) artist for screen-based entertainment. You’ll learn how to use design and technology to shape innovative ideas that drive the visual identity of film, television, animation and computer games.
What to expect
- Industry skills: You’ll learn the skills needed for storyboarding, pre-visualisation, editing and sound.
- Art direction: Master the art of creating concepts and designs that define the look of a film, TV, interactive or animated project.
- Design skills: Develop concept art skills including digital painting with Photoshop and creating 3D models for environment and character creation.
- Analysis: You’ll be shown how to carry out character and script analysis.
- Research: Develop your research skills and personal reference material taking into account climate, racial and social justice issues.
- An introduction to new and existing technologies: Delve into virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), computer generated imagery (CGI), green screen and digital visual effects.
- Access to Wimbledon's shared workshops: View the Wimbledon facilities.
Admission Requirements
The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are:
- Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 3 or 4)
- 2 A Levels at grade C or above
- Merit, Pass, Pass (MPP) at BTEC Extended Diploma
- Pass at UAL Extended Diploma
- Access to Higher Education Diploma
- Or equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points minimum
- And 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C)
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