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- MA Film and Television Production with Visual Effects
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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
University of York
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
16-SEP-24
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Study, explore and practise contemporary film and television postproduction with a focus on creative aspects of visual effects. Learn a variety of postproduction techniques, including compositing, colour grading and conforming visual effects projects.
Our course emphasises a high level of craft and creativity, combined with critical thought and collaboration. You'll gain scientific and technical training with hands-on experience of visual effects systems, programme creation and artistic decision-making.
We'll teach you through a mix of workshops, lectures, screenings and masterclasses with leading academics and industry professionals. You'll use industry-standard facilities in a vibrant and supportive environment. You'll realise your own creative and technical projects and develop essential professional skills to pursue a career in industry.
On this MA you can focus on production-orientated work. Alternatively you can focus on formal research into the technologies behind postproduction systems and apply for the MSc Film and Television Production with Visual Effects.
Many of our graduates work in the industry, from film to television companies, and some of our graduates have gone on to research in industry or academia.
Course content
On this course you'll learn a variety of visual effects techniques. Your understanding of professional production values and aesthetics will be enhanced through technical analysis and critical evaluation. We combine creative and technical work with the contextual analysis of theories and history as well as debates about technique, style and meaning.
Careers and skills
The film and television industry is highly competitive and there is a constant demand for visual effects artists with a solid knowledge of current software and postproduction techniques. There's also demand for artists who possess a firm grasp of story and how technology can enhance the viewing experience.
There's an increasing demand for researchers, in both industry and academia, who have a firm understanding of postproduction tools and how they can be applied to create the next generation of postproduction technologies.
Modules
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£ 27,200per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
17th
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Campus address
University of York, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
18th out of 115 5
1st out of 98 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 235155 68%28th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10097.0 97%4th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.72 74%83rd
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Entry standards
/ Max 187163 82%10th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10074.0 74%4th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.58 72%89th
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