MA Digital Effects
Bournemouth University
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This truly international course will provide you with a strong theoretical and technical underpinning for the principal areas of study focusing on the integration of computer graphics into film footage. Become proficient in acquisition filming, 3D animation and 2D compositing, facilitating your understanding of the entire digital effects pipeline Explore toolsets such as dynamics, green screen, tracking and digital assets in order to push yourself and your work to the next level of visual ...Read more

This truly international course will provide you with a strong theoretical and technical underpinning for the principal areas of study focusing on the integration of computer graphics into film footage. Become proficient in acquisition filming, 3D animation and 2D compositing, facilitating your understanding of the entire digital effects pipeline Explore toolsets such as dynamics, green screen, tracking and digital assets in order to push yourself and your work to the next level of visual success Undertake multiple projects both individually and alongside students from across the NCCA Master's courses Benefit from visiting speaker talks from industry specialists, including some of our successful alumni Create a substantial and original project in preparation for the end of year degree show attended by top industry recruiters Access industry-standard facilities including a new green screen and motion capture studio, as well as animation labs, equipped with industry-standard software Houdini and Nuke.Including an optional 3-month placement.

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72nd

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Entry requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject. Professional Qualifications or Diplomas deemed equivalent to a 2:2 or above Honours degree. Industrial Experience deemed equivalent to a 2:2 or above Honours Degree. A clear precise personal statement.

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£9,500 per year

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£17,500 per year

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£17,500 per year

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Bournemouth University
Bournemouth University , The Hub, Poole House

Based by the sea in south-west England, just two hours from London by train, Bournemouth University offers more than 80 taught...

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Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus Fern Barrow Poole BH12 5BB United Kingdom
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