Digital Effects (Taught)

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Course summary

This truly international course will provide you with a strong theoretical and technical underpinning for the principal areas of study focusing on the integration of computer graphics into film footage. Why study MA Digital Effects at BU?

Become proficient in acquisition filming, 3D animation and 2D compositing, facilitating your understanding of the entire digital effects pipeline

Explore toolsets such as dynamics, green screen, tracking and digital assets in order to push yourself and your work to the next level of visual success

Undertake multiple projects both individually and alongside students from across the NCCA Master's courses

Benefit from visiting speaker talks from industry specialists, including some of our successful alumni

Create a substantial and original project in preparation for the end of year degree show attended by top industry recruiters

Access industry-standard facilities including a new green screen and motion capture studio, as well as animation labs, equipped with industry-standard software Houdini and Nuke.

Study at the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) The NCCA is one of the most established and highly regarded centres for computer graphics and animation education and research. The centre is ranked 4th in the top 25 animation schools and colleges in the world, 3rd in Europe and 1st in the UK (Animation Career Review, 2020). As one of very few research-intensive animation centres in the UK our expertise not only ensure our courses remain at the forefront of education, but also help to define new industry practices.

Modules

Foundation Project; DE Tools; DE Theory; Group Project; Personal Inquiry; Signature Shot; DE Masters

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

ScreenSkills

Entry requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent. If English is not your first language, you'll need IELTS 6.5 (Academic) or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing, speaking, listening and reading.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England	£8500	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£8500	Year 1
Scotland	£8500	Year 1
Wales	£8500	Year 1
Channel Islands	£8500	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	£8500	Year 1
EU	£15750	Year 1
International	£15750	Year 1

Additional fee information

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850. Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.