Visual Effects
De Montfort University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Visual Effects BSc has been developed in consultation with the industry to deliver skills relative to the production of visual effects (VFX) across a range of contemporary media. The use of VFX is commonplace within broadcast productions, film and animation, video games, and in advertising. This is reflected in the scope of this course as it pulls from a number of disciplines including film, special effects, animation and 3D, to complement the interdisciplinarity of the subject.This course also ...Read more

Visual Effects BSc has been developed in consultation with the industry to deliver skills relative to the production of visual effects (VFX) across a range of contemporary media. The use of VFX is commonplace within broadcast productions, film and animation, video games, and in advertising. This is reflected in the scope of this course as it pulls from a number of disciplines including film, special effects, animation and 3D, to complement the interdisciplinarity of the subject.This course also encourages you to develop your creative flair and understanding of industry-standard software to create your own 3D content for use in film and television projects.As an integral part of the multibillion-pound film and television industry, studying the creative and technical skills used in VFX can open up extensive career prospects.Duration: Three years full-time, four years with placement

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De Montfort University
De Montfort University , Leicester

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a leading UK institution with a focus on diversity and careers....

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De Montfort University
The Gateway Leicester Leicestershire LE1 9BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Leicester  0.4 miles away
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