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Visual Effects BA (Hons)

Buckinghamshire New University

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Buckinghamshire New University
UCAS CODE: VEF1

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    High Wycombe Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Visual Effects (VFX) is a continually evolving and exciting subject that is applied in many different areas of the industry, including film, television, games and commercials. With a focus on professional practice, this course gives you the opportunity to use industry standard software and develop fundamental skills required for employment opportunities in the VFX industry by creating a strong portfolio of work to display your talent. Split between our High Wycombe Campus and BNU Teaching Base at Pinewood Studios, you’ll have the opportunity to learn the skills and knowledge you need for your future, all whilst studying right in the heart of the famous creative hub.


Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

At BNU we focus on preparing you for work in the industry, helping you to stand out to employers when you graduate. Led by our enthusiastic and dedicated team of industry-savvy practitioners and experienced academics, you will have the freedom to explore all areas of visual effects. During your time with us you may also get access to guest lectures and can benefit from live project briefs, masterclasses and plenty of networking opportunities.On this dynamic course you’ll have access to all the industry-standard equipment you need to bring your ideas to life, such as a VR lab, motion capture studio and state or the art face capture kit and X-sens suits.


What facilities can I use?

We’ve made sure you have access to industry-standard equipment. Our labs give you access to;- Maya- Nuke- Adobe Creative Cloud- Substance- Renderman- ZBrush.Most of our 3D animation is currently done in Maya. To combine live TV with computer graphics you will use VizRT. For modelling you’ll use ZBrush, Marvellous Designer and a range of other pieces of software commonly used in industry. We review the list every year.We have the latest equipment used in many films, TV shows and commercials. A motion capture studio, renderfarm, and even VR facilities for this increasingly important area in delivery and development. You’ll have access to a stop motion studio and up-to-date camera equipment.


What will I study?

We’ve structured the course to build up your skills during your time with us and you’ll learn everything you need to know to be career-ready upon graduation. Starting with the fundamentals, we’ll help you develop CGI and animation skills to a professional level, and cover everything you’ll need to create realistic scenes and believable, engaging characters.You’ll use 3D modelling to create objects and characters and learn about the pipeline of a professional project. Throughout your degree, you’ll learn how to integrate your objects and characters into existing footage to create stunning scenes, which could even include destruction simulation You’ll also learn how to build an organic character using industry standard sculpting and character FX techniques.Opportunity modules are a key part of the BNU curriculum. You'll choose modules in both your first and second year from a broad selection in areas such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, creativity, digital skills, personal growth, civic engagement, health & wellbeing and employment. Opportunity modules are designed to enable you to develop outside the traditional boundaries of your discipline and help you to further stand out from the crowd to future employers.By your final year, you’ll have found the specialism you want to focus on in the industry. Your projects will give you the opportunity to hone your skills, work in realistic industry scenarios and have opportunities to collaborate with students on other creative courses at the University.

Tuition fees

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£ 15,150per year

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

University information

Buckinghamshire New University

Buckinghamshire New University

  • University League Table

    106th

  • Campus address

    Buckinghamshire New University, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2JZ, England

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    Computer Science

    110th out of 117

    92nd out of 95 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    112 49%

    103rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    81st

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    21st

    22

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    124 62%

    70th

  • Graduate prospects

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    56.0 56%

    59th

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  • Student satisfaction

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    3.10 78%

    44th

    40

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