About MA Digital Effects in Bournemouth University

This truly international course will provide you with a strong theoretical and technical underpinning for the principal areas of study focusing on the integration of computer graphics into film footage.

Why study MA Digital Effects at BU? 

• Become proficient in acquisition filming, 3D animation and 2D compositing, facilitating your understanding of the entire digital effects pipeline 
• Explore toolsets such as dynamics, green screen, tracking and digital assets in order to push yourself and your work to the next level of visual success 
• Undertake multiple projects both individually and alongside students from across the NCCA Master's courses 
• Benefit from visiting speaker talks from industry specialists, including some of our successful alumni 
• Create a substantial and original project in preparation for the end of year degree show attended by top industry recruiters 
• Access industry-standard facilities including a new green screen and motion capture studio, as well as animation labs, equipped with industry-standard software Houdini and Nuke. 

Entry requirements

• A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in a required subject or equivalent.

English language requirements

• IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component.
• TOEFL iBT: 79 - 93 overall.
• PTE Academic: 58 (with no less than 51 in each component).

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Bournemouth University Cost of Attendance

The information below is designed as a guide to the living expenses at university. For those who stay on-campus, the cost of utilities and transportation will be saved as the students will be given annual bus pass.