3D Animation and Visual Effects BA (Hons)
University of Hertfordshire
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The 3D Animation and Visual Effects degree combines two award winning degrees to teach photorealistic and stylised animation and 3D computer graphics, enabling students to graduate with the skills required to move between careers in the Visual Effects, Animation and Visualisation industries, going from films, commercials and television programmes to children’s cartoons to medical and architecture visualisation and more. Students will be taught all aspects of 3D and Visual Effects including ...Read more

The 3D Animation and Visual Effects degree combines two award winning degrees to teach photorealistic and stylised animation and 3D computer graphics, enabling students to graduate with the skills required to move between careers in the Visual Effects, Animation and Visualisation industries, going from films, commercials and television programmes to children’s cartoons to medical and architecture visualisation and more. Students will be taught all aspects of 3D and Visual Effects including animation, modelling, lookdev, lighting, rendering, compositing, rigging, simulation as well as traditional art and design skills for creating concepts, designs and storyboards.

WUSCA ranking:
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46/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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61st
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84th
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Suzanne
10 Feb 25

Really supportive, good facilities,..Read more

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Jesslyn
10 Feb 25

Such a lovely and friendly place to study, all the fellows here are very helpful especially that I am an International student who transferred here at the final..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:45 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM - DDM Grades / Points required

L3 an Art & Design or creative subject which includes drawing.

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Art & Design, Games Art, Games Art and Animation, Animation, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills (NextGen), UAL Extended Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production)

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£9,250 per year

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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Suzanne
10 Feb 25
3D Animation and Visual Effects BA (Hons)
Really supportive, good facilities,...
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Jesslyn
10 Feb 25
3D Animation and Visual Effects BA (Hons)
Such a lovely and friendly place to study, all the fellows here are very helpful especially that I am an International student who transferred here at the final...
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University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

The University of Hertfordshire (Herts) is nestled in the heart of the home counties, just 25 minutes north of London, with...

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University of Hertfordshire
University Admissions Service College Lane Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9AB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hatfield   0.9 miles away

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