Course summary

The Foundation Degree Visual Effects and Motion Graphics is perfect for artists with a passion for visual media. The course enables students to build towards a successful career in the creative industries, one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK. Furthermore, Wales is now widely recognised as a centre for TV and film production, and is also home to a growing digital technology cluster This is a two year course which incorporates both Level 4 and 5 modules. You will learn the theory and workflows of key specialist areas as well as develop technical proficiency. The emphasis of this Foundation degree is to provide you with the tools and the means to concept develop ideas, push creative boundaries, and to uncover your own artistic style and voice. Year One modules (Level 4) include: Contextual Studies: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Image Acquisition Fundamentals Filmmaking Fundamentals Sound and Vision CG Foundations Motion Production Year Two modules (Level 5) include: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Work Placement Professional Practice: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Critical Studies: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Environments FX Dynamics English: You will be assessed through range of methods, including: Practical projects Reports Presentations Practical application UCAS points: 48 UCAS tariff points Typical A Level Offer: DD-EE, to include a relevant Art and Design subject where possible (this is equivalent to 48 UCAS tariff points) Typical BTEC Offer: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in a relevant subject - PPP BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in relevant subject - MP Access to HE: Pass Upon successful completion of the Foundation degree, you will be able to top up your course with an additional year to receive the full Bachelors degree, the BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Motion Graphics, at the University of South Wales.