Art of VFX and Virtual Production

BA (Hons) Art of VFX and Virtual Production

Step into the world behind the screen and learn how today’s most spectacular visual experiences are created. From blockbuster films to cutting-edge television and high-impact advertising, this course is designed for those who want to craft the extraordinary.

The UK is home to globally respected VFX studios and award-winning filmmakers, and this degree places you at the heart of that creative and technical ecosystem. You’ll explore how industry-leading artists bring together live action and digital elements to produce seamless, photo-real results—whether that’s creatures, environments, or entire worlds.

You’ll learn in a dynamic studio environment that mirrors professional practice, supported by experienced staff who guide you as you develop both creatively and technically. Collaboration, feedback, and project-based learning are central, helping you build the confidence and discipline expected in the industry.

Throughout the course, you’ll gain hands-on experience across the full VFX pipeline. Core skills include rotoscoping, keying, tracking, match moving and colour grading, before progressing into advanced techniques such as on set virtual production, real-time digital set creation and destruction, matte painting, and digital character development. You’ll also explore simulations including fluids, cloth, and particle dynamics—equipping you with the tools to create complex, believable visual effects.

By the time you graduate, you’ll have developed a strong portfolio and a professional mindset, ready to enter the fast-growing world of visual effects and virtual production.

Course Modules

Year 1:
Compositing for VFX (20 credits)

Asset Integration & Invisible VFX (20 credits)

3D for VFX (20 credits)

Creative Development (20 credits)

Creative Practice (40 credits)

Year 2:
Digital Environments for Visual Effects and Virtual Production (40 credits)

Digital Sculpting (20 credits)

Motion Graphics (20 credits)

Performance Capture (20 credits)

Dynamics & Technical FX (20 credits)

Year 3:
Advanced Digital Environments and Virtual Production (40 credits)

Major Project (40 credits)

Professional Futures (40 credits)

We want to do everything we can to prepare you for working within the creative industries, and this is reflected in the way we teach and assess you. The course is mostly coursework based, which means your tutors will be able to give you constant, constructive feedback. Presentation techniques will give you valuable experience of how to present your thoughts and ideas successfully and enthusiastically, so you are better at selling your ideas to prospective employers. The written work is an important part of assessment and will improve your communication skills. A combination of lectures, tutorials, peer reviews, discussions and observations will ensure that you’re industry ready. External visits will present you with a wider range of topics and the opportunity to expand your portfolio, whilst guest speakers will help you to understand film production and media industries, how it works and how you can make your mark on it.