Computer Animation and Visual Effects

On BA (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects, you’ll explore the intersection of creativity and technology – developing your own critical voice, while learning professional 3D and VFX software and techniques.

This is a practice-led course combining 2D and 3D digital tools with conceptual and technical skills. Year 1 builds foundational design and observation skills; Year 2 develops technical expertise and specialisation; Year 3 focuses on a major project, collaboration, and career-focused portfolio development. This course is taught at London College of Communication, at Elephant and Castle, part of University of the Arts London (UAL).

What can you expect?

• Technical skills: You’ll gain a thorough understanding of 3D and Visual Effects practices, techniques and procedures in line with professional industry standards.

• Creativity: While developing your creative practice and critical voice, you’ll have opportunities to join growing conversations on global matters and articulate your ideas.

• Emerging technology: You’ll explore cutting-edge technologies such as Virtual Production (VP), Virtual Reality (VR), motion capture and Unreal Engine, developing an understanding of software, workflow and pipeline principles.

• Specialist facilities: You’ll have access to tools and facilities including the Green Screen Studio, motion capture suit, 3D printers, Artec 3D scanners, specialist camera equipment, render farms, VR headsets, tablet monitors and a range of specialist software.

• Accreditation: Nuke is the most used software in the visual effects industry. BA (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects is accredited as a Nuke training course and centre by Foundry - a leading creative software developer for the digital design, media and entertainment industries.

About London College of Communication
London College of Communication (LCC) is home to future-facing creatives who explore and rethink what communication is and why it matters. Working across Design, Media and Screen, our diverse, dynamic community creates and collaborates while making a difference in wider society. Taught by experienced practitioners, our students go on to shape the creative industries by forging their own paths in experimental and thoughtful ways. Courses at London College of Communication reflect the breadth of expertise you’d find within the most diverse creative agency. With access to a range of facilities and technical spaces, we learn, research, make and innovate.