BA (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects with Foundation Year with Placement

Whether you are artistic or technical, this cutting-edge course combines these disciplines: from art direction, animation to 3D sculpting, visual effects and scripting. Build a strong production foundation and chart your own path to specialisation. Study a degree that will give you the expertise, skills and portfolio to excel in the visual effects, computer animation, and computer games industries. Develop the skills to conceptualise, storyboard, and design original animations and visual effects to engage and captivate audiences, whilst having the ability to work on the technical facets of animation and visual effects production. Tailor your studies with option units in the second and final years to develop your skills in 3D animation, visual effects, and technical arts – or work across specialisms reflecting a range of industry practices.Work on projects that simulate real-world challenges and scenarios and benefit from supportive tutors who provide tailored and personal reviews of your work. Make invaluable contacts through regular industry guest speakers and BU’s BFX Festival, featuring speakers, masterclasses, competitions, screenings and networking events. Access specialist facilities including a green screen and motion capture studio, as well as animation labs equipped with industry-standard software.

For September 2024 entry: This course requires 112–128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.Numeracy and literacy requirements (e.g. GCSEs)GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. See all of the equivalences.A-level and AS levels112–128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate – Skills Challenge CertificateWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.Access to HE Diploma112–128 UCAS tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.BTEC NationalExtended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 tariff points) Diploma: Distinction*, Distinction* (112 tariff points)Foundation Diploma/ 90-credit Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariffExtended Certificate/ Subsidiary Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.Cambridge International Pre-U Diploma112–128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 Principal Subjects. Cambridge TechnicalExtended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 tariff points)Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariffSubsidiary Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariffIntroductory Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.Extended Project QualificationWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.International Baccalaureate Certificates112–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Higher Level certificatesInternational Baccalaureate (Diploma)30–32 pointsScottish Highers112–128 tariff points from Scottish HighersScottish Advanced Highers112–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish HighersT LevelsMerit (120 UCAS tariff points)Foundation Year entry requirementsNumeracy and literacy requirementsThere are no GCSE requirements. The Foundation Year will cover these skills in preparation for degree study.For September 202448–72 UCAS tariff points