Course summary
The Visual Effects & Motion Graphics course enables students to build towards a successful career in the Creative Industries. The Creative industries is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK and especially Wales. Wales is now widely recognised as a centre for TV and film production. It’s also home to a growing digital technology cluster. They cover a wide range of jobs including Visual Effects, Digital Media, TV, Film, and Animation. Students can progress onto the BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Motion Graphics at USW
Modules
Year 1(Level 4) • Contextual Studies: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics • Image Acquisition Fundamentals • Filmmaking Fundamentals • Sound and Vision • CG Foundations • Motion Production Year 2 ( Level 5): • Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Work Placement • Professional Practice: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics • Critical Studies: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics • Environments • FX Dynamics
Assessment method
The course is lecture and live brief based and assessment is through practical projects, reports, presentation and practical application of event management.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- VE28
- Institution code:
- G59
- Campus name:
- Tycoch campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
International applicants
Please contact the Gower College Swansea International Department - [email protected] or on +44 1792 284007
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MP
T Level - P
Accreditation of Prior Learning Student may be able to gain recognition for previous learning. Please contact for advice if you feel this may be relevant, further information is available at: https://celt.southwales.ac.uk/recognition-prior-learning/
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £7500 | Year 1 |
England | £7500 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £7500 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £7500 | Year 1 |
Wales | £7500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Gower College Swansea
Tycoch Road
Sketty
Swansea
SA2 9EB