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BA/BSc (Hons) Visual Effects Animation
- Overview
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SUMMARY
If you are a passionate fan of visual effects and moving images, and you want to have a career in the film industry, the gaming field or in adverstising, then this basic and advanced BA/BSc (Hons) Visual Effects Animation* provides a basis for launching a career in this part of the creative economy. As part of the studies programme, you will work on various projects to learn the necessary knowledge and skiolls, which are important for the VF field.
The studies program is divided into two parts. The first is aimed at earning a certified SAE diploma in Visual FX and 3D Animation. The second part is a BA/BSc (Hons) Visual Effects Animation* specialising in the various processes of the creative economy, project management, copyright law, and special techniques in film and animation. This programme is quality assured by Middlesex University and you will receive a Middlesex award on successful completion.The expecfted duration of study for a BA/BSc (Hons) Visual Effects Animation* degree is 42 months.
Academic Levels at the SAE Institute.
DURATION OF COURSE:
42 MONTHS
COURSE STARTS:
SEPTEMBER 2019 & MARCH 2020
* This programme was developed and is delivered and assessed by SAE Institute, awarded by and quality assured by Middlesex University.
- Modules
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- 2D Basics
- 3D Basics
- Information Communication and Professional Media Practice
- Basics in Rendering and Animation
- Introduction to Visual Effects (VFX)
- Marketing, Business Planning and Law
- Advanced Compositing and Motion Graphics
- Advanced Visual FX Techniques
- Research Practice and Society
- Advanced Specialised Project
- Major Project
Topic Overview
- VFX production processes
- Basics of compositing
- Properties of real turned material
- Film aesthetics
- Color correction
- Light setting for real shoots
- Shading
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- Modelling Techniques
- UV Mapping
- Classic Texturing
- Module Work Methods
- Topologies and Optimalisation
- High-Poly Modelling
- Texture Rendering
- Export Pipeline
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- Portfolio Development/Master CV
- Overview of the Multi-Media Industry
- Job Application Portfolio
- Creative Economy
- Media Analysis
- Presenation Techniques
- Time Management
- Project Management
- Academic Methodologies
- Basic Text Production
- Applied Learning
- Professional Articles (also Diploma)
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- History of Animation
- Storyboarding
- 2D Animation
- 3D Animation and Rigging
- Lighting Basics
- Camera Basics
- Material Theory and Shading
- Rendering
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- Photography
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- Business and Management Basics
- Product and Service Development
- Market Analysis with Target Groups
- Marketing (Brand Building, Pricing Policies, Distribution Policies, Communication Policies)
- Business basics (corporate forms, entrepreneurship, accounting, cost and performance accounting taxes)
- pitch creation
- contract law
- licensing
- Professional Business Practice
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- Event-Based Compositing
- Motion Graphics
- Planning and Supervision of FX Projects
- Matchmoving
- Node-Based Compositing
- Expressions/Extended Script
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- Overview of Dynamic Simulation
- Interaction with Hard and Soft Bodies
- Particle Simulation
- Simulation of Clothing
- Simulation of Hair/Fur
- Simulation of Liquids
- Scripting for dynamic Simulations,
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- Analysiss
- Cultural Theories
- Trends
- Creativity Techniques
- Several Major Project Proposal Review Dates
- Literature
- Presentations of ideas and Major Project Proposal
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- Implementation of a team project
- Project planning and project management
- Resource Planning
- Time and Team Management
- Presentation, constructive criticism and reporting
- Self-assessment and self-evaluation
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- Targeted development of an industry-relevant media project or research work
- Research of the current state of knowledge
- Development of a useful methodology
- Execution of the media production or the research project
- Evaluation and interpretation of the results
- Presentation of the thesis
- Entry Requirements
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- Admission requirements for our BA/BSc (Hons) Visual Effects Animation* is first and foremost the successful completion of the Diploma. This requires a minimum age of 18 years.
- The admission must be completed by a positive completion of the 9th grade.
- It is necessary to bring your own laptop.
- Fees & Funding
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- Prepayment: 2 payments at the beginning of each course (beginning diploma, beginning of Bachelor)
- Standard: 42 payments on the 1st of the month
- Careers
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professions
- 3D / 2D animator
- CG generalist
- Rigger
- Look Dev Artist
- Rendering Artist
- Lighting TD
- Roto / Paint Artist
- VFX coordinator
- MatchMover