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Visual Effects and Motion Graphics - BA (Hons) at University of South Wales

University of South Wales, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A Cardiff-based degree training students in VFX compositing, 2D and 3D motion design and environment design for film, TV and commercial studios. It is one of eight UK courses accredited by ScreenSkills Select for VFX.

Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Contextual Studies, Image Acquisition, Concept Development, Motion Design, Visual Effects, Motion Production. Year two: Professional Practice, Critical Studies, Brands in Motion, Visual Communication, Creative Industries. Year three: Critical Research, Minor Project, Professional Development, Collaborative Brief, Final Major Project.

Career pathways

VFX in film and high-end TV, motion design for commercial, TV and social media, TV production coordination, freelance careers.

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Entry requirements

96 UCAS points or above. A level CCC; Welsh Baccalaureate C in Skills Challenge Certificate plus CC at A level with a relevant art and design subject; BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit in a relevant art and design subject; Access to HE Diploma in a relevant art and design subject with minimum 96 tariff points; T Level Pass (C and above) in a relevant art and design subject. Minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at grade C/4 or above.

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year; part-time fees per 20 credits Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

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