Visual Effects for Post-Production
Degrees Available
MSc Full-time
Suitable for International Students?
Yes
Course Introduction
The past decade has seen a rapid expansion in the use of computer-based imagery in the generation of film, television, interactive entertainment and computer games. Hardly any piece of visual media is produced today that has not at some time been manipulated by a computer. The need for well-qualified professionals to take a lead in developing and exploiting existing and new computer graphics technologies will continue to grow with this widespread use.
This programme of study is delivered by Escape Studios in collaboration with the Department of Creative Technology in the School of Computing, Informatics and Media. Escape Studios are certified trainers for Autodesk software and have been delivering training to the industry for eight years with great success and as such have considerable links with the visual effects industry. The School of Computing, Informatics and Media has been involved in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in this field for some time, backed up by an international research programme in imaging, multimedia, computer animation, virtual reality, distributed virtual environments, visualisation, digital video, human-computer interaction, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence. This collaboration therefore provides a unique environment combining Escape Studios’ industrial contacts and the School’s academic experience.
The scope of this field is increasing rapidly in terms of both technology and applications, and it is increasingly difficult to develop these areas to an advanced level within the constraints of existing undergraduate courses. This postgraduate programme has been developed to complement the other Master’s courses in the School by providing a course that focuses on visual effects, extending the knowledge and skills of graduates from the School’s undergraduate programmes and those from similar degrees from other institutions.
Course Syllabus
Modules 2011/12: All Modules are Core (C)
This MA is made up of three separate stages: two 3-month full-time classroom programmes, each made up of two modules, and followed by a self-directed project.
Semester 1 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules):
3D Visual Effects
- Maya Core (20 Credits) (C)
- Visual Effects (20 Credits) (C)
- 3D Visual Effects Tools and Techniques (20 Credits) (C)
Semester 2 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules):
2D Compositing
- Compositing Level 1 (20 Credits) (C)
- Compositing Level 2 (20 Credits) (C)
- 2D Visual Effects Tools and Techniques (20 Credits) (C)
End of Semester 2 onwards (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):
- Visual Effects Production Project (60 Credits) (C)
Modules may change at short notice
MSc Full-time
Suitable for International Students?
Yes
Course Introduction
The past decade has seen a rapid expansion in the use of computer-based imagery in the generation of film, television, interactive entertainment and computer games. Hardly any piece of visual media is produced today that has not at some time been manipulated by a computer. The need for well-qualified professionals to take a lead in developing and exploiting existing and new computer graphics technologies will continue to grow with this widespread use.
This programme of study is delivered by Escape Studios in collaboration with the Department of Creative Technology in the School of Computing, Informatics and Media. Escape Studios are certified trainers for Autodesk software and have been delivering training to the industry for eight years with great success and as such have considerable links with the visual effects industry. The School of Computing, Informatics and Media has been involved in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in this field for some time, backed up by an international research programme in imaging, multimedia, computer animation, virtual reality, distributed virtual environments, visualisation, digital video, human-computer interaction, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence. This collaboration therefore provides a unique environment combining Escape Studios’ industrial contacts and the School’s academic experience.
The scope of this field is increasing rapidly in terms of both technology and applications, and it is increasingly difficult to develop these areas to an advanced level within the constraints of existing undergraduate courses. This postgraduate programme has been developed to complement the other Master’s courses in the School by providing a course that focuses on visual effects, extending the knowledge and skills of graduates from the School’s undergraduate programmes and those from similar degrees from other institutions.
Course Syllabus
Modules 2011/12: All Modules are Core (C)
This MA is made up of three separate stages: two 3-month full-time classroom programmes, each made up of two modules, and followed by a self-directed project.
Semester 1 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules):
3D Visual Effects
- Maya Core (20 Credits) (C)
- Visual Effects (20 Credits) (C)
- 3D Visual Effects Tools and Techniques (20 Credits) (C)
Semester 2 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules):
2D Compositing
- Compositing Level 1 (20 Credits) (C)
- Compositing Level 2 (20 Credits) (C)
- 2D Visual Effects Tools and Techniques (20 Credits) (C)
End of Semester 2 onwards (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):
- Visual Effects Production Project (60 Credits) (C)
Modules may change at short notice
Entry Requirements
- An Honours degree containing a significant component in the field of visual effects; OR
- Equivalent industrial experience in the field of visual effects or a related area
- Applicants will be expected to submit a portfolio of work to be assessed and attend an interview that will be carried out by members of the teaching team.
Level of English Required
IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent
[Full information on our General English Language Requirements]
Contact Details
School of Computing, Informatics and Media Admissions Office
- Email: masters@scim.brad.ac.uk
- Tel: 00 44 1274 234286
- Web: www.scim.brad.ac.uk/courses/pg
Download Prospectus
Computing, Informatics and Media School Prospectus 2012 (PDF 5.5MB)
Please note that these PDFs are correct as at time of print (September 2011). For the most up to date course information please use the web page.
How to Apply
Application forms for this course can be found at: www.ct.brad.ac.uk/courses/pg/mavep.php
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