Visual Effects and Post Production (Film) (progression route)

This programme provides a route to full honours degree for students holding a Fda in Visual Media Production (or similar post-production/visual FX level 5 qualification) and focuses on high quality film- making with an emphasis on visual effects and post-production. It provides a detailed knowledge of the production context and an understanding of related disciplines that informs visual effects practice, emphasising the importance of complementary filming and visual compositing skills, including photo-real computer-generated objects, matte painting, colour correction, motion tracking and match-moving. Students will also explore cover particle effects such as fluid and fire, object dynamics, match lighting, crowd simulation, advanced keying and other techniques. Use of sector-specific facilities and industry-standard software prepares the student for entering into the VFX industry, providing the opportunity to become part of this unique area of the film, TV and advertising sector.