Computer Animation and Visual Effects

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.

Why choose this course at London College of Communication

• Learn focused and industry-oriented processes from professional 3D and VFX artists with in-depth knowledge of their fields.

• Advance your creative practice while exploring concept development and narrative structure in your films and animations - helping you to express and fully articulate your creative ideas.

• Develop your critical voice as you explore themes that resonate with you, alongside influences that can inform your work.

• Connect with professional advice, enabling you to graduate with an industry-ready showreel, website and portfolio to kickstart your career.

What to 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) and motion capture, developing an understanding of software, workflow and pipeline principles.

• Specialist facilities: You’ll have access to tools and facilities and specialist camera equipment plus a range of specialist software.

• Accreditation: 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.

Industry experience and opportunities

You’ll participate in live projects, respond to feedback from industry guest lecturers, and develop a professional showreel portfolio to launch your career.

You’ll have the opportunity to undertake the Diploma in Professional Studies or the UAL Diploma in Creative Computing between Years 2 and 3 to enhance your learning experience and employability skills.

About London College of Communication

At LCC, you’ll learn how to bring together technology, creativity and storytelling, while building the skills, confidence and networks you need for your future career. We’ll support you to develop a future‑proof mindset, so you’re ready to succeed in the industries you’re heading into.

Here, you’ll explore what matters to you, developing work that reflects your interests, values and ambitions.

As part of University of the Arts London — ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design — you’ll join one of the world’s leading creative universities and unlock the opportunities that come with it (QS World University Rankings by Subject).