Visual Effects (with Advanced Practice) MA
Teesside University
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MA - Master of Arts

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Teesside University Middlesbrough

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Teesside University Middlesbrough

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If you would like a career in visual effects for film and TV, then this course is for you. Create photorealistic 2D and 3D visual effects, assets and simulations seamlessly composited into shots for film, TV and 3D animation. As well as giving you professional skills in key areas of the visual effects post-production pipeline such as previsualisation, modelling, rigging, scripting, tracking, technical animation, effects animation, lighting, look development and compositing, this course enables ...Read more

If you would like a career in visual effects for film and TV, then this course is for you. Create photorealistic 2D and 3D visual effects, assets and simulations seamlessly composited into shots for film, TV and 3D animation. As well as giving you professional skills in key areas of the visual effects post-production pipeline such as previsualisation, modelling, rigging, scripting, tracking, technical animation, effects animation, lighting, look development and compositing, this course enables you to explore your own specialism in greater depth. Gain experience of the wider pre-production and production pipelines and emulate industry practice by working collaboratively in teams with students from other animation courses on industry-led briefs and short films. As well as dedicated studios featuring industry-standard VFX software, you have access to dedicated specialist camera and grip equipment, motion-capture studios, and a fully equipped sound stage including green screen facilities and motion-control cameras.

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8/279
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63rd
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90th

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Entry requirements

At least a UK 2.2 honours degree in visual effects or equivalent. Other first degree subjects may be accepted when combined with a portfolio of creative work at an acceptable standard.

Tuition fees

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£5,418 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Cost of living Fee - Maintenance/Living Costs: £1,023 per month for areas outside London, for the duration of the course as stated on your letter/CAS, for a maximum period of 9 months (£9,207)

£10,000 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Cost of living Fee - Maintenance/Living Costs: £1,023 per month for areas outside London, for the duration of the course as stated on your letter/CAS, for a maximum period of 9 months (£9,207)

£10,000 per year

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Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Cost of living Fee - Maintenance/Living Costs: £1,023 per month for areas outside London, for the duration of the course as stated on your letter/CAS, for a maximum period of 9 months (£9,207)

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Uni info

Teesside University
Tees Valley Middlesbrough North Yorkshire TS1 3BX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Middlesbrough  0.4 miles away

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