Animation and Visual Effects (VFX) - BA (Hons)
Norwich University of the Arts
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BA (Hons) Animation and Visual Effects offers a perfect balance between mastering the fundamental principles of animation, visual effects, and breakthrough techniques. As you become an expert ‘world builder’, you’ll use visual effects to create character designs, enhance stories, work with directors or film your own shots, helping to develop a portfolio that could fast-track you into the animation or VFX industries.

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58/279
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A level:

BCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

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

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

DMM Grades / Points required

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Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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Accommodation - St Crispin’s House - Weekly cost: From £179 per week (Contract length: 48 or 51 weeks – September to August or September)

£9,535 per year

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Accommodation - St Crispin’s House - Weekly cost: From £179 per week (Contract length: 48 or 51 weeks – September to August or September)

£18,500 per year

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Accommodation - St Crispin’s House - Weekly cost: From £179 per week (Contract length: 48 or 51 weeks – September to August or September)

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Norwich University of the Arts
Norwich University of the Arts , Norwich

Norwich University of the Arts is a dynamic, modern and creative University offering courses in design, media, performance,...

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Norwich University of the Arts
Francis House 3-7 Redwell Street Norwich Norfolk NR2 4SN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Norwich  0.3 miles away

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