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Visual Effects and Post Production (progression route)

1 Study option · UndergraduateUniversity of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)

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Course summary

This dynamic and exciting BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Post-Production degree programme provides a progression route to full Honours degree for students holding a FdA Visual Effects and Post-production (or similar post-production/visual FX level 5 qualification).

This course provides a detailed knowledge of the production context and an understanding of related disciplines that informs visual effects practice, emphasising the importance of complementary filming and visual compositing skills.
You will also explore cover particle effects such as fluid and fire, object dynamics, match lighting, crowd simulation, advanced keying and other techniques.

It is an exciting time to join the Visual Effects industry, with a shortage of skilled creatives in the CGI and VFX industries opening up many career paths.  There are plenty of opportunities for you to gain vital industry experience during your studies. Previous students have: set up a YouTube channel, submitted work to film festivals, worked part-time for a production company, worked directly for clients and set up their own companies.

Whist this is a full-time course, typically this course generally only requires 1-2 days on campus attendance, supported by self-directed study. This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments.

Our degree programme can open the door to careers in : Animation, VTX, Film and Television, Design, advertising, Games, Engineering and Teaching. 
This programme is not open to students requiring a Student visa to study in the UK.

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  • University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
W614
Institution code:
S82

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Application codes

Course code:
W614
Institution code:
S82

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