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Animation and Visual Effects (VFX) with Diploma in Creative Computing (including Year 0) BA (Hons)

Norwich University of the Arts

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Norwich University of the Arts

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary


OVERVIEW

The BA (Hons) Animation and Visual Effects course at Norwich University of the Arts (Norwich) is designed to inspire and capture the imagination of its students, balancing fundamental principles with cutting edge techniques. We embrace creativity in all aspects of the course and aim for outcomes with artistry and storytelling at their core, which explore innovative methods of moving image creation and inspire new audiences.


YEAR 0

This course includes a Year 0, which promotes developing practical, technical and creative skills and confidence. Building on your prior experience, you will be introduced to some of our workshops to assist your skill development, with an increasing emphasis on professional standards and independent study. The course places emphasis on your personal commitment to study, while supporting you in your progression.


KEY FEATURES

- Share the first-year curriculum with BA (Hons) Animation, allowing you to study the fundamental skills of thinking and working in animation and visual effects and provide students with a solid grounding in the basics needed for both disciplines - Develop an understanding of visual/film language components such as narrative structure, design, colour and composition - Work in relation to sustainability, diversity, and global contexts; question how the work you create, and the methods you use, can be used to make a difference to others - Work towards project outcomes through a process of conceptualisation, experimentation and iteration, with each stage refining communication, meaning and resolve - Learn the importance of collaborative working, presenting/pitching, time/project management, communication skills, responding to creative briefs, academic writing, and giving and receiving feedback - Attend guest lectures and masterclasses, portfolio reviews, and participate in internal/external conferences, exhibitions and careers events, as appropriate - Develop the observation, reflection, criticality, emotional intelligence, organisation and autonomy required of a contemporary artist together with an aptitude for problem solving - Participate in a studio culture which facilitates peer-learning and helps build working relationships in support of collaborative practice - From Year 2, specialise in either CGI (computer-generated imagery) or visual effects


DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE COMPUTING

The year-long Diploma in Creative Computing year takes place between Year 2 and 3 of the course and is designed to introduce you to creative computing and gain an understanding of how you can use coding skills to advance and complement your creative practice. You do not need any prior experience of coding to participate, just a curiosity about creative computing and a desire to push your own practice digitally.


YOUR FUTURE

By the end of your degree, you will have developed a professional portfolio of work and a plan to market to promote yourself and show your ‘creative edge’ to your employers. BA (Hons) Animation and Visual Effects prepares you to join Norwich graduates who have already gone on to work at ILM, DNeg, Framestore, The Mill, Epic Games, and more. The course is an active member of Access:VFX, providing additional access to top visual effects houses, animation and games studios, and a graduate mentorship programme. It also prepares you with a transferable skillset that supports your career beyond the existing creative industries – where team working, collaboration, problem solving, an ability to research, and project manage are always highly desirable.


OUR STUDENTS’ WORK


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Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 18,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Norwich University of the Arts

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    Norwich University of the Arts, Francis House, 3-7 Redwell Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4SN, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    103rd out of 115 11

    73rd out of 98 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    137 60%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    88th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.67 73%

    91st

    70
  • Entry standards

    / Max 187
    135 68%

    42nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    25th

    8
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.82 76%

    65th

    12

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