Course description
Delivered at our Chippenham campus, this course will offer you the chance to develop specialist skills such as animation, motion graphics and 3D modelling. Real life projects developed in discussion with industry specialists will encourage you to engage with professional working practices so that you are poised to take the next step in your creative arts career. The course will also give you opportunities to gain the skills to fill a gap in the media marketplace embracing the exciting world of digital motion graphics and animation.The team has developed a series of projects that prepare students for the industry but also achieve high academic standards.
Suitability - Who should attend?
A minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff Points from full level 3 qualifications as well as 4 GCSEs at minimum grade C (4) or above to include English and Maths as well as level 3 qualifications in either Art and Design or Media subjects.
We would also welcome applicants with UAL qualifications.
Prior experience may also be considered for entry onto this course and please contact the college's HE Admissions team for more information.
Post Baccalaureate equivalent for other EU applicants and non EU students require equivalent qualifications.
Applications from mature candidates without the required entry criteria are welcomed and considered on an individual basis.
Where English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent qualification will normally be required.
Don't quite reach the entry criteria?
You can still apply to do this course on completion of our Access to Higher Education course.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
On successful completion of this course, you will achieve either an Higher National Certificate (HNC) at level 4 or a Higher National Diploma (HND) at level 5 Creative Media Production (VFX), awarded by Pearson.
Training Course Content
Modules covered over the two years are likely to include:
Year One:
- Individual Project (Pearson set)
- Creative Media Industry
- Professional Practice
- Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Cultures
- Visual Effect Practices
- 3D Modelling
- Principles of Animation
- Video Editing
Year Two:
- Collaborative Project (Pearson set)
- Personal Professional Development
- Advanced Visual Effect Practices
- Rendering and Visualisation
- Advanced Animation
- Advanced 3D Modelling
- Advanced Editing and Compositing
Course delivery details
This level 5 course will be delivered using a blended approach of both class-based sessions and remote learning.
Why choose Wiltshire College & University Centre
96% of students go onto further study, training or employment
98.8% overall pass rate for Level 3 courses
1,089 courses to choose from
Expenses
£6000.00 per year
Continuing Studies
Visual effects is a rapidly expanding part of the industry and the increased number of high-end TV productions shooting in Bristol means we are perfectly placed to join the growing community of VFX artists in the region. Our proximity to a hub for animation and games development provides a range of employment opportunities after graduation. 3D design skills are increasingly sought after in the wider business community as well. Some learners choose to extend their studies to a full BA Honours degree, undertaking a Level 6 top-up.
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