BA (Hons) Art Direction and Visual Effects at University of the Arts London

Programme overview

This course teaches the skills required to be an Art Director or visual effects (VFX) artist for screen-based entertainment. You learn how to use design and technology to shape ideas that drive the visual identity of film, television, animation and computer games.

Faculty: Wimbledon College of Arts | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Introduction to Art Direction and Visual Effects; Designing and making; Exploring ideas; Who are you? Establishing practice; Collaborative and collective practices; Practice as laboratory; Where in the world? 1; Where in the world? 2; Professional futures; Finding your voice - research portfolio.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS tariff points from one or a combination of accepted full Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS tariff points from 2 or more A Levels; Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma; Merit at UAL Extended Diploma; Distinction at Foundation Diploma in Art and Design; Access to HE Diploma (112 UCAS tariff points); or an equivalent full Level 3 qualification. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) tuition fee per year; correct for entry in September 2027 Source

International applicants: GBP 31,510 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee per year; correct for entry in September 2027 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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