Course Summary

This programme provides a route to full honours degree for students holding a Fda in Visual Media Production (or similar post-production/visual FX level 5 qualification) and focuses on high quality film- making with an emphasis on visual effects and post-production. It provides a detailed knowledge of the production context and an understanding of related disciplines that informs visual effects practice, emphasising the importance of complementary filming and visual compositing skills, including photo-real computer-generated objects, matte painting, colour correction, motion tracking and match-moving. Students will also explore cover particle effects such as fluid and fire, object dynamics, match lighting, crowd simulation, advanced keying and other techniques. Use of sector-specific facilities and industry-standard software prepares the student for entering into the VFX industry, providing the opportunity to become part of this unique area of the film, TV and advertising sector.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

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.

Application Codes

Course code: W614

Institution code: S82

Campus Name: University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


Applicants will be expected to have gained 240 credits through a Foundation degree, Higher National Diploma, Diploma in Higher Education (or equivalent).

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 66%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
EU 14598.0 Year 1
International 14598.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 14598.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

2022-23 tuition fees are subject to change in line with inflation, or a government change in the fee cap.

Provider information

Waterfront Building
Neptune Quay
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Ipswich
IP4 1QJ

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