BSc (Hons) 3D Animation and Visualisation with pathways for Games and VFX at Glasgow Caledonian University

Programme overview

A BSc (Hons) in 3D animation and visualisation with Games and VFX specialisms, combining traditional art skills with creative technologies for games, film and VFX. Teaching uses industry software and hardware, a VR lab, green screen and audio facilities, and the degree is accredited by ScreenSkills.

Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Skills covered include 3D modelling, digital sculpting, surfacing and texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering and VFX compositing. Year 1 modules are Integrated Project 1, Introduction to 3D Modelling, Introduction to Animation, Introduction to Games Concept Art, Introduction to Games Design and Introduction to Games Programming; Years 3 and 4 offer Games and VFX specialisms.

Career pathways

Graduates have worked as modellers, animators, riggers, texture artists, environment artists, lighting artists, VFX artists and prop artists, in full-time employment and freelance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 standard entry: UCAS Tariff 96; Scottish Higher BBCC or equivalent including a Higher in Art or Graphic Communication; A Level CCC or equivalent including A Level in Art or Graphic Design. Minimum entry (widening access students only): UCAS Tariff 90; Scottish Higher BCCC including Art or Graphic Communication; A Level CCC including Art or Graphic Communication. Year 2 entry: HNC 3D Computer Animation with B in the graded unit. Year 3 entry: HND 3D Computer Animation with B in the graded unit. All candidates must submit a portfolio. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5 (or equivalent).

Intake: September 2027

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