Course summary

So you want to work in the Film or Games industry? Do you imagine yourself as a creative artist or a technical director? Our BSc (Hons) degree in Visual Effects is where creativity meets technology. It will give you the skills to unleash your true mix of creative and technical abilities. You could go on to work on top-level productions for a range of industries, including TV, film, games, advertising, architecture, education and more. Visual effects is an ever-expanding multibillion-pound industry in the UK and globally. As demand grows for visual effects in film, TV and games, the demand also grows for skilled professionals who can bring these to life. On this course, you will develop technical, creative and production skills to prepare you for a range of careers. You will learn a variety of disciplines from modelling, rigging, animation and dynamics to lighting, rendering and compositing. You will learn using state of-the-art facilities and software including a Vicon Motion Capture studio, high-specification computers, industry-standard software such as Maya, Nuke and Houdini, and one of the largest fixed green screen studios in the UK. You will be taught by staff with a breadth of knowledge across both visual effects and the larger area of computer graphics. This includes staff with industry experience, and staff who work and innovate alongside industry in a variety of ways. Professional Placement Year This course offers a professional placement year. This allows you to spend a whole year with an employer, between the second and third years of your degree, and is a great way to find out more about your chosen career. Some students even return to the same employers after completing their studies. The University will draw on its extensive network of local, regional and national employers to support you in finding a suitable placement to complement your chosen area of study. If you do not find a suitable placement, you will be automatically transferred back to the standard, non-placement version of the course. Please note that fees are payable during your placement year. For details, visit the course page on the Birmingham City University website.