MScAdvanced Computer Animation and Visual Effects

Study location	United Kingdom, Bradford
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Tuition fee	£13,500 per year

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Containing a significant component in the field of Computer Animation and/or Special Effects from an approved degree-awarding body; or In a subject other than Computer Animation, but can demonstrate sufficient relevant experience in Computer Animation and/or Special Effects The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations Vykdamas į pasirinktą universitetą, privalai pasiimti patvirtintas dokumentų kopijas, kurių universitetas reikalavo stojimo metu.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+, TOEFL 79+ or CAE result B2 no sub-test less than 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent (CAE)

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. bradford.ac.uk/..mation-and-visual-effects

Overview

The past decade has seen a rapid expansion in the use of computer-based imagery in the generation of film, television, interactive entertainment and computer games.

This advanced course is designed for students who already have a relevant undergraduate degree in computer animation or computer-generated special effects, or for people with a computing / engineering undergraduate degree who can demonstrate sufficient relevant experience in these fields, and who want to further extend and develop their skills, knowledge and understanding.

Our teaching is backed up by an international research programme in imaging, multimedia, computer animation, virtual reality, distributed virtual environments, visualisation, digital video, humancomputer interaction, telecommunications and artificial intelligence.

Your choice of either the MA or the MSc route will depend on your previous experience, your interests and your career ambitions. Both routes share many modules; however the MA route allows you to develop your artistic and creative animation talents, while the MSc route allows you to develop your practical and technical skills.

Programme structure

Modules: © = Core (O) = Option

Semester 1 (60 Credits – 3 x © Modules)

Motion Capture (20 Credits) ©
Computer Animation & Visual Effects (20 credit) ©
Stereoscopic 3D (20 credit)(C)

Semester 2 (60 Credits – 1 x © Module and 40 Credits for the (O) Modules listed):

Research Skills and Methodologies (20 Credits) ©
Effects Technical Animation for VFX (20 Credits) (O)
Computer Graphics & Systems (20 credits) (O)
Computer Generated Visual Effects (20 credits) (O)

End of Semester 2 onwards (60 Credits – 1 x © Module):

Computer Animation & Visual Effects project (60 Credits) ©

Career opportunities

We aim to equip you to become a well-qualified professional who will take a lead in developing and exploiting existing and emerging media technologies.