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Visual Effects and Motion Graphics

Course details
  • FdA
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 01/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Pencoed Campus
Awarded by:
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)

Course summary

The Foundation Degree Visual Effects and Motion Graphics is perfect for artists with a passion for visual media. The course enables students to build towards a successful career in the creative industries, one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK. Furthermore, Wales is now widely recognised as a centre for TV and film production, and is also home to a growing digital technology cluster

This is a two year course which incorporates both Level 4 and 5 modules. You will learn the theory and workflows of key specialist areas as well as develop technical proficiency. The emphasis of this Foundation degree is to provide you with the tools and the means to concept develop ideas, push creative boundaries, and to uncover your own artistic style and voice.

Year One modules (Level 4) include:
Contextual Studies: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
Image Acquisition Fundamentals
Filmmaking Fundamentals
Sound and Vision
CG Foundations
Motion Production

Year Two modules (Level 5) include:
Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Work Placement
Professional Practice: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
Critical Studies: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
Environments
FX Dynamics

English:

You will be assessed through range of methods, including:
Practical projects
Reports
Presentations
Practical application

UCAS points:

48 UCAS tariff points
Typical A Level Offer:
DD-EE, to include a relevant Art and Design subject where possible (this is equivalent to 48 UCAS tariff points)
Typical BTEC Offer:
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in a relevant subject - PPP
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in relevant subject - MP
Access to HE:
Pass

Upon successful completion of the Foundation degree, you will be able to top up your course with an additional year to receive the full Bachelors degree, the BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Motion Graphics, at the University of South Wales.

https://www.bridgend.ac.uk/foundation-degree-visual-effects-and-motion-graphics/

Modules

Year One modules (Level 4) include:
Contextual Studies: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
Image Acquisition Fundamentals
Filmmaking Fundamentals
Sound and Vision
CG Foundations
Motion Production
Year Two modules (Level 5) include:
Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Work Placement
Professional Practice: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
Critical Studies: Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
Environments
FX Dynamics

Assessment method

You will be assessed through range of methods, including:

Practical projects
Reports
Presentations
Practical application

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
VEMG
Institution code:
B68
Campus name:
Pencoed Campus
Campus Code:
P

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

We do not accept applications from International Students

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 48 points

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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