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Visual Effects Production (Compositing) at Escape Studios - UCAS

Escape Studios

Degree level: Postgraduate
Awarded by: Coventry University

Visual Effects Production (Compositing) (Taught)

Course summary

VFX Compositing (2D VFX) is an essential part of VFX pipeline in films, TV and commercials. It entails seamless and photorealistic combining of various live action elements, and sometimes CG elements, that may have been filmed in different locations and in different lighting conditions. The VFX Compositor’s job is to combine them in such a way that they seem like they have been filmed in one pass by a camera. Different elements are isolated either by Rotoscoping (cutting out elements) or by filming them on a Green/Blue Screen to key them out or they are rendered as CG elements with alphas. VFX Compositors also affect live action plates by removing unwanted artefacts, for example removing reflections of crew from mirrors, removing safety rigs or removing the elements from the plate in order to change the location or period of action. VFX Compositors also do beauty retouching, create set extensions, matte paintings and crowd replications. The overall look of the VFX shot is the responsibility of the VFX Compositor. This masters degree will take you from zero-to-hero, introducing you to both fundamental and advanced techniques of VFX Compositing using Foundry's Nuke and Boris FX Silhouette software, as well as introducing you to the latest AI tools and Nuke's integration with Unreal Engine. You’ll learn from expert Tutor, Klaudija Cermak, whose credits include Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Troy, Captain America and Black Mirror, as well as numerous commercials for major brands. She was a part of the team on Gladiator that brought the first VFX Oscar to the UK. You will also complete two major projects; collaborative and individual, where you’ll apply the skills you’ve learned to an industry-relevant brief with help from your tutors and industry guests. By the end of the course, you’ll graduate with a masters qualification, have a strong showreel and have the technical and soft skills needed to join the industry. Our Talent Development and Aftercare services will help you develop your CV and showreel, and help you develop your industry network.

Modules

Please see our website:https://www.escapestudios.ac.uk/students/programme-and-module-specifications/

Assessment method

The assessment methods employed in this programme have been developed to mirror industry practice as far as possible. We balance feedback from tutors and industry experts. It is crucial that, as a student, you learn how to accept and work with feedback from your superiors and peers, as this will be the norm when you work in industry. You also need to develop a keen self-critical eye, to be able to step back from your work and see what you could improve, and to have the ability to look at yourself and your working practices and make changes where necessary. Formative assessment This is one of the most important aspects of your work. You will receive regular feedback from your tutor, studio assistants and peers during your modules. This will often be oral feedback on your work, sometimes on a one-to-one basis, sometimes in a group feedback session or daily. All of this should help you build on your strengths and develop your skills as you progress through the course. Summative assessment This will be specifically designed to measure how well you meet the learning outcomes of the module. They will usually involve a task to meet a brief set by your tutor and will allow you to demonstrate the knowledge and skills that you have learned during the module. You’ll need to decide exactly how to complete the task, choosing particular techniques and approaches, and making decisions on the aesthetics and style to meet the given requirements. Each module will have a practical element (usually a practical project, where you make something) and a written element (usually a journal or blog, where you reflect on what you’ve made). Sometimes you will also have to give a presentation to demonstrate your work. All these elements are essential to your development, by showing that you can deliver to a required level and that you understand why you can and how you could improve. Summative assessment breakdown For your pathway modules (compositing 1, compositing 2, advanced compositing for visual effects), you will be assessed as follows: Practical project – 60% Production logbook – 30% Individual presentation – 10% For the collaborative module, you will be assessed as follows: Group project – 80% Retrospective group presentation – 20% For the production project, you will be marked as follows: Production project – 60% Written retrospective – 40% For more details about assessment, see the full course specifications on escapestudios.ac.uk.


How to apply

International applicants

We can accept applications from international applicants.

Entry requirements

An undergraduate honours degree in Art and Design, Architecture, Computing or Engineering-related subjects or equivalent industry experience, plus a portfolio of creative work.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6

English language requirements: All our courses are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you may need to complete an English language test, such as a Pearson English language test (PTE Academic) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, to demonstrate you have the language skills needed to complete your degree.

https://www.escapestudios.ac.uk/admissions/postgraduate-admissions/

https://www.escapestudios.ac.uk/admissions/postgraduate-admissions/


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £12450* Whole course
Northern Ireland £12450* Whole course
Scotland £12450* Whole course
Wales £12450* Whole course
Channel Islands £12450* Whole course
Republic of Ireland £12450* Whole course
EU £19995 Whole course
International £19995 Whole course

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

The Live Online study option fee is:£12,450.We have various scholarships available for our postgraduate courses, see escapestudios.ac.uk/pgscholarships for full details.
Visual Effects Production (Compositing) at Escape Studios - UCAS