Explore your creativity and expand your professional skills by entering the creative industries on an Integrated Foundation Year degree. Taught over four years, these courses include an introductory year to build a solid foundation before you go on to specialise in your chosen subject at degree level. If you're interested in taking on a new subject, or have been out of education for a while, then our Integrated Foundation Year courses might just be for you. These four-year courses include an introductory year to help you build the core skills needed for degree-level study. This is a chance for you to let your imagination run wild and explore your creativity, expand your professional skills and develop enhanced subject knowledge. We'll help you nurture your expertise in problem solving, risk-taking, designing and making as you develop your abilities Kick-start a diverse and successful career by embarking on an exciting programme that covers all aspects of post production and visual effects (VFX) for animation, film and television, designed in conjunction with leaders in the thriving global post production and VFX sectors. You'll develop high-level skills and professional qualifications in picture editing, colour grading, compositing, visual effects, roto, visible and invisible effects, DIT, sound design and audio mixing, and be supported by industry leading professionals to experiment, collaborate and connect with industry. You will: Develop technical, design thinking and production skills in your chosen specialism Learn teamwork, leadership and project management skills through a variety of learning environments Develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills through the development of unique and innovative projects Go on to study your chosen course specialism at degree level Gain recognised industry software certifications as part of the course, giving you the edge over your peers. Benefit from our industry links including Adobe, Avid and Blackmagic Design as well as numerous UK-based and international post houses and VFX studios. Gain intensive, hands-on technical and craft experience of industry standard image and audio post production equipment, workflows and software. Network with visiting professionals. Recent guests include Paul Davies (Sound Designer: You Were Never Really Here), Adam Gough (Editor: Roma), Hayden Jones (VFX Supervisor: The Mandalorian), Gavin Rothery (Concept Designer: Moon), Mark Ulano (Sound Recordist: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood). Have the chance to work for our inhouse creative agency on live briefs, earning money while you learn. Graduate from a CILECT film school

You’ll develop a strong skills base and a working knowledge of industry practice by responding to an exciting and diverse range of post production and visual effects challenges. With access to professional-standard facilities, the chance to collaborate with multi-skilled teams and opportunities to learn from industry leaders, you’ll graduate with a diverse portfolio, invaluable connections and the entrepreneurial skills to start making an impact. Foundation Year: You'll study five core modules. These are all designed to help you explore the foundational elements of your chosen specialism. You'll gain relevant technical skills, learn to experiment and take risks, develop an understanding of professional practice, have opportunities to work across disciplines and collaborate with other students on live project briefs. By the time you progress into year one of your chosen degree, you'll have a deeper knowledge of your subject, a clear understanding of your strengths, a developed practical and technical skillset and the confidence to excel in your chosen subject. Modules: Explore Technique Apply Industry Launch Year One: You’ll begin by getting to grips with essential processes and industry-standard software before putting these skills into practice with post-production and visual effects projects. Collaborating with peers across the University, your work will vary from acquisition for visual effects and the principles of on-set data capture and setups, through to the craft of sound and picture editing. Modules: Essential Post-production 1 – Fundamentals The Craft of Post Essential Post-production 2 – Competency Acquisition for Post Year Two: Your second year is all about defining your unique path into industry. You’ll delve deeper into fundamental software, processes and workflows before choosing from a selection of specialist modules. From Screen & Story and Grading to Audio and Production Management, you’ll begin to explore what elements of post-production and visual effects excite you most – shaping the course of your future career. Modules: Essential Post Production 3 Optional modules Specialist Option 1: Screen & Story Specialist Option 2: Grading Specialist Option 3: Audio Specialist Option 4: Production Management Specialist Option 5: Editing Specialist Option 6: VFX Study Abroad Option Year Three: In your final year you’ll have a good sense of who you are as a post-production or visual effects practitioner. You’ll continue to shape your specialisms with optional modules in audio, VFX, picture and picture-colour, as well as honing your theoretical and practical skills through our final compulsory ‘Essentials’ module. With a focus on industry-readiness, you’ll be encouraged to pursue a short-term industry placement or join our Collaboration Lab – where you’ll work with peers across the University on final year projects or on one of our in-house micro-features. Modules: Essential Post Production 4: Mastery Optional modules Specialist Option 1: Audio Specialist Option 2: Picture Specialist Option 3: Picture - Colour Specialist Option 4: VFX Collaboration Lab Internship

Foundation Year: Assessments are 100% coursework based Assessment will take place at the end of each module, and you'll get feedback and evaluation throughout the year. You'll be assessed through visual, verbal and written assignments, including your portfolio and a reflective journal. Progressing in your specialism Students studying on courses with an Integrated Foundation Year must successfully complete all foundation modules before they can progress to the next stage of their course. Your specialism: This course employs a variety of assessment strategies over the year, including: Portfolios of practical work Written reports Industry accredited exams Your final assessments will occur at the end of each module, usually at the end of a study block. You’ll also benefit from interim formative assessments partway through modules. These assessments help to ensure that you remain on track with your work. You’ll receive feedback on all your work throughout the year, delivered in tutorials and studio-based workshops. At the end of a module, you’ll be given detailed written feedback on your work and the opportunity to meet with your assessor to gain further clarity.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

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Institution code: F33

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