MSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects
Bournemouth University
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Develop skills in the technical aspects of computer animation and graduate with the range and depth of knowledge necessary to become future Technical Directors, Artists or Research and Development Engineers within the computer animation and games sectors.Apply technical, mathematical, and algorithmic skills to develop tools to aid in the production of animation and games artefacts. Apply software to develop techniques in Cplusplus to test new algorithms, write shaders to support rendering, and ...Read more

Develop skills in the technical aspects of computer animation and graduate with the range and depth of knowledge necessary to become future Technical Directors, Artists or Research and Development Engineers within the computer animation and games sectors.Apply technical, mathematical, and algorithmic skills to develop tools to aid in the production of animation and games artefacts. Apply software to develop techniques in Cplusplus to test new algorithms, write shaders to support rendering, and develop scripts and tools to create new effects. Attend visiting speaker talks from industry specialists, including some of our successful alumni. Collaborate with students across the NCCA Master’s courses providing a realistic setting to discover what it’s like working with other creative people and to a strict timescale. Undertake a Masters project in preparation for the end of year degree show attended by top industry recruiters Access industry-standard facilities including animation laboratories, equipped with industry-standard software including Maya and Houdini.Including an optional 3-month placement.

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55/279
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Robin
23 Feb 25

I think there is a lot of student life available and support which is great, our computers are great too. The main thing I'd change I think is that our room is very poorly..Read more

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Ilhaam Moiz
21 Feb 25

Can maybe have more support system for international students regarding job hunts etc...Read more

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Entry requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2, or equivalent is required in a relevant subject: Maths, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Software Engineering, Games Development, Computer Animation Technical Arts, Graduates of NCCA UG courses also considered.

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£9,500 per year

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£17,500 per year

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Robin
23 Feb 25
MSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects
I think there is a lot of student life available and support which is great, our computers are great too. The main thing I'd change I think is that our room is very poorly...
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Ilhaam Moiz
21 Feb 25
MA 3D Computer Animation
Can maybe have more support system for international students regarding job hunts etc....
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Bournemouth University
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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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