About the Courses
Why study BA (Hons) Visual Effects at BU?
Produce a high-quality demonstrative portfolio of work related to the knowledge and production of professional quality feature film visual effects
Tailor your studies to either a more technical or artistic flavour depending on your desired career aspirations and benefit from supportive tutors who provide tailored and personal reviews of your work
Access specialist facilities including a new green screen and motion capture studio, as well as animation laboratories, equipped with industry-standard software
Mirror industry practice by working collaboratively with other National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) students on our courses in Art & Design and Technical Arts to create visual effects work
Make invaluable contacts before you graduate through regular industry guest speakers and BU’s BFX Festival
Why study BA (Hons) Visual Effects at BU?
Produce a high-quality demonstrative portfolio of work related to the knowledge and production of professional quality feature film visual effects
Tailor your studies to either a more technical or artistic flavour depending on your desired career aspirations and benefit from supportive tutors who provide tailored and personal reviews of your work
Access specialist facilities including a new green screen and motion capture studio, as well as animation laboratories, equipped with industry-standard software
Mirror industry practice by working collaboratively with other National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) students on our courses in Art & Design and Technical Arts to create visual effects work
Make invaluable contacts before you graduate through regular industry guest speakers and BU’s BFX Festival, featuring a fantastic line-up of speakers, masterclasses, exhibitions, screenings and networking events
Graduate career-ready with 91% of our graduates in employment within 15 months of graduation. From a VFX course, entry level roles include Roto Artist or Matchmove artist. You could also start as a Runner in a production department or Prep Artist in the compositing department.
Modules
Study at the National Centre for Computer Animation
The NCCA is one of the most established and highly regarded centres for computer graphics and animation education and research. As one of very few research-intensive animation centres in the UK, our expertise not only ensures our courses remain at the forefront of education, but also helps to define new industry practices.
The NCCA is ranked as the UK’s top animation school, second in Europe and third internationally (Animation Career Review 2022 International Animation School Rankings).