Cgi and Visual Effects BA

Cgi and Visual Effects BA is a Bachelor program taught at Southampton Solent University, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 years) options.

The BA (Hons) CGI and Visual Effects at Southampton Solent University develops skills in CGI and visual effects for film, television and related industries. Students study a balanced blend of technical and creative elements, with directions that include film VFX, 3D character design, architectural visualisation, motion graphics, virtual production and motion capture. The course supports students to develop a creative or technical practice within a specialist area.

Teaching is primarily practical work, and the course has no exams. Students use industry-standard software and equipment across facilities that include a LED virtual production stage, photogrammetry body scanner, motion capture, green screens, LIDAR, drone scanning, 3D printing, and VFX equipment such as 360° cameras, chrome balls and Macbeth charts. The course also offers the option of a placement year, with support to find a placement.

The minimum requirements for admission in Cgi and Visual Effects BA at Southampton Solent University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Southampton Solent University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Southampton Solent University as pre-requiste for admission in Cgi and Visual Effects BA.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• UCAS points: 104-120
• Applicants should have a portfolio of art, design or technical work to show at interview.
• Applicants may have prior experience in art, design, media or technology, but no previous 3D or visual effects experience is required.
• A passion for visual creativity, problem-solving and digital production is essential.
• Although students are not expected to have examples of code, this is a perfectly valid portfolio choice for students choosing to pursue a more technical career path in the visual industries, particularly video games or visual effects.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.solent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/cgi-and-visual-effects-ba

• Quality Assurance Tester — Rockstar Games
• Assistant Technical Director — Framestore
• 3D graphic (hardsurface modelling) externist
• Compositor (Junior) — Outpost VFX

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.