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Post Production & Visual Effects BA(Hons)

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.

Post Production & Visual Effects BA(Hons)

Key details

LocationPenryn Campus
Course Duration3 years
AttendanceFull-time
UCAS codeW614
Contact01326 254350
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Introduction

This course is new for entry year 2021

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:

  • 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

Covid-19 update

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have reviewed and made changes to our courses to provide flexible, blended delivery that offers high-quality digital engagement and access to face-to-face teaching in our facilities. You can see how your course may be adjusted by viewing the changes for the current academic year by visiting our welcome letters & latest course updates pages

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    What our graduates do

    When you graduate you could forge a career in a variety of post production and visual effects roles, including post production supervisors, VFX producers, editors, colourists, MCR operators, post production sound assistants, music coordinators, data wranglers, Roto artists and technical directors within this developing sector.

    Course details

    What you'll learn

    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.

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    • Year two
    • Year three
    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

     

    The modules above are those being studied by our students, or proposed new ones. Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes. If a certain module is important to you, please discuss it with the Course Leader.

    We are making changes to our curriculum framework for courses starting in 2022. Modest amendments to our course module structure will provide you with new opportunities to collaborate and co-create with students from across disciplines during your studies.

    This course page will be updated when these changes have been finalised and applicants will be notified.

    How you'll learn

    This practice-based course is underpinned by creative, technical and critical tuition, designed to meet the demands of today's post production and visual effects industries. You'll curate your practice with a sense of personal direction and specialism while working with world-class leaders in your field. They will guide you in lectures, seminars, workshops and individual tutorials.

    How you'll be assessed

    The BA Post Production & Visual Effects course employs a variety of assessment strategies over the year, including:

    • Portfolios of practical work
    • Written reports
    • Industry accredited exams

    Your final assessments 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 ensure that you remain on track with your work. You'll receive feedback on all your work throughout the year. It will be 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.

    Staff

    Our staff includes academic and technical tutors with extensive industrial experience in post production and visual effects. This experience combines games, feature films, commercials and TV.

    You'll also interact with the School of Film & Television's writers, academics, directors, producers, cinematographers, editors, screenwriters, script editors, sound designers, branded content producers and art directors.

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    Andy Joule

    Head of Animation, Prosthetics & Effects

    Andy is Head of Animation, Prosthetics & Effects in the CILECT School of Film & Television and...

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    Doug Smith

    Senior Technician, The School of Film & Television

    I graduated from the University of Hull in 2002 after taking a BA in Music Technology. Music being...

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    Richard Butler

    Senior Technician: Audio

    After graduating from Nottingham Trent University in 1998 with and HND in Electrical and Electronic...

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    Rosa Mulraney

    Senior Lecturer

    A Senior Lecturer at Falmouth University specialising in post-production, visual effects and...

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    Michael Faherty

    Lecturer

    I have worked professionally for more than 20 years in animation, CG and visual effects. My...

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    David Smithers

    Technical & Facilities Manager, The School of Film & Television

    After graduating with a degree in History and Media from the University of Leeds, David started his...

    Facilities

    The multi-million-pound, industry standard School of Film & Television offers professional facilities including:

    • Four large production studios, including a large multipurpose studio equipped with three Sony HXC-FB80 studio cameras and full lighting rig, and an integral live gallery including 4-input Tricaster Ultra HD production system
    • Extensive production, post production and facilities store open to midnight during term time and on Saturdays
    • Specialist green screen studio with infinity cove & 360-degree subject lighting rig. Access to Xsens motion capture kit and VR/AR/MR equipment
    • Nine Mac Pro edit suites with Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite & Da Vinci Resolve
    • Two specialist grading suites featuring DaVinci Resolve and 4K preview screens
    • Three 28-seat 'Post Hubs' for post production software training, equipped with dual screen Apple iMacs
    • Software available includes Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Cloud, Da Vinci Resolve and Avid Pro Tools
    • Avid NEXIS shared storage system for seamless access and integration of post production projects
    • 25-seat dubbing theatre with Avid S6 mixing desk and Pro Tools Ultimate
    • Foley/ADR suite with access to a wide range of mics, foley traps and props. As well as three further post production audio suites, all equipped with Pro Tools Ultimate
    • Ten Mac Pro edit suites
    • Two 29-seat post production hubs
    • Three post production audio suites
    • Cinema with Christie M-Series HD projection and 7.2 surround sound

     

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    How to apply

    Apply via UCAS

    Ready to join us? If you're applying through UCAS Apply and Track, you'll need to reference the university and course codes below. 

    • University code: F33
    • Course code: W614

    Apply now

     

    Applying as an international student? 

    International students can apply for a course through UCAS, via an agent or directly with the university. For more information about how to apply as an international student, visit our International applications page.
     

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    Entry requirements

    We consider all applications on their own individual merit and potential. We invite all applicants to an interview day or audition to give them the opportunity to demonstrate this along with what inspires and motivates them in their field. Applicants will also be able to show their portfolio or give a performance depending on the course. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or humanities.  

    As a guide our typical offer at undergraduate level is 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points, primarily from Level 3 qualifications such as but not limited to A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma. 

    Check how many points your qualifications are worth

    Language requirements

    For applicants whose first language is English we require you to have or be working towards GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C), or equivalent. 

    If English is not your first language you will need to meet the same standard which is equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. We accept a range of in country equivalencies and approved tests.  

    If you need a student visa to study in the UK, you'll need to take a recognised language test that is approved and vouched for by the University. You can read our English Language Requirements for more information.

    Deadlines

    UK applications: 29 January 2021 (for equal consideration) 

    Late applications will be considered if there are places available. 

    International fee payers can apply throughout the year. But we recommend applying as early as possible, to make time for visa and travel arrangements.

    Fees, costs & funding

    Tuition fees 2021-22

    £9,250 per year - full-time UK

    £16,950 - full-time EU

    £16,950 - full-time international

    Typical course costs

    • £200 annually – Study trips to film festivals, relevant trade shows and post production companies based locally and in London, Cardiff or Bristol.
    • £50 – Compulsory trips and final portfolios or shows.
    • £50 – Recurring annual costs for optional study visits and placements.

    If you need to bring equipment or materials with you, these will be outlined in your Welcome Letter

    The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs

    Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible. 

    Funding

    For information about funding available, please visit our undergraduate funding page.

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