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.Why study MA Digital Effects at BU? Become proficient in acquisition filming, 3D animation and 2D compositing, facilitating your understanding of the entire digital effects pipelineExplore toolsets such as dynamics, green screen, tracking and digital assets in order to push yourself and your work ...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.

Why study MA Digital Effects at BU?

  • 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.

Study at the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA)

The NCCA is one of the most established and highly regarded centres for computer graphics and animation education and research. As one of very few research-intensive animation centres in the UK, our expertise not only ensures our courses remain at the forefront of education, but also helps to define new industry practices.

The NCCA is ranked as the UK’s top animation school, second in Europe and third internationally (Animation Career Review, 2021).

This course is industry-recognised by Screen Skills, the industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen-based industries, and carries the Screen Skills Select quality-mark which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.

Please see our website for the application deadlines. You should apply as early as possible to be considered for your course of choice.? If you require a student visa, apply for the visa as soon as you have an unconditional offer and receive your CAS.?There may be delays in visa processing in your country and you need to be in Bournemouth ready to study for the start of term.

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55th
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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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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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