19Mar
PostgraduateCourse summary
Develop comprehensive knowledge and skills of the VFX pipeline including simulations and compositing, collaborate in a dynamic learning environment, and gain industry exposure and industry-standard facilities for a competitive edge in VFX careers. Why study MA Digital Effects at BU?
- Top-Ranking Animation: Study at the UK's top animation school, ranked second in Europe and third globally (Animation Career Review 2023), ensuring you receive education from one of the best institutions in the field.
- Prestigious Industry Links and Recognition: Benefit from strong connections with leading VFX and animation studios, alongside accreditations from ScreenSkills, the Unreal Academic Partnership, Houdini Certified School, and Rookies Certified School, ensuring you are highly sought after by industry leaders.
- Comprehensive Skill Development: Become proficient in acquisition filming, 3D animation, and 2D compositing, exploring advanced toolsets like location and green screen acquisition, tracking, 3D modelling, simulation, lighting and 2D integration, preparing you for diverse fields such as films, games, TV, and more.
- Collaborative Learning Environment: Work on multiple projects individually and with peers across NCCA Master's courses, simulating real-world creative and technical teamwork.
- Industry Exposure: Attend regular masterclasses and visiting practitioner lectures from top industry specialists, including BU alumni and representatives from companies Industrial Light & Magic, MPC VFX and DNEG.
- Original Project and Degree Show: Create a substantial and original project during dedicated production time, showcased at an end-of-year degree show attended by top industry recruiters, boosting your employability.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access industry-standard facilities, including a green screen and motion capture studio, computer labs equipped with Houdini and Nuke, and a full suite of 2D and 3D software, enhancing your hands-on learning experience.
- BFX Festival: Participate in the annual BFX Festival hosted by Bournemouth University, featuring a week-long schedule of inspiring talks, panels, and masterclasses delivered by industry experts, fostering the next generation of artists, technicians, and engineers.
Modules
Core Units: Foundation Project; Digital Effects Tools; Digital Effects Theory; Group Project; Research & Development; Signature Shot; Masters Project
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 | £11000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £11000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £11000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18750 | Year 1 |
| International | £18750 | Year 1 |
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
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.
Provider information
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Course contact details
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