About Film And Visual Effects Technology (with Placement Year) Bsc (hons) in University of Bradford

Overview

A brand new, cutting edge programme designed as a response to industry demand for graduates who are creative and artistic, as well as technically able.

Utilising state-of-the-art and industry standard technologies, software and processes, you will gain a professional grounding in:

• Still and moving image capture/manipulation
• Cinematography
• Modelling and animation
• Computational simulation
• Digital compositing
• CGI lighting
• Look development and advanced rendering

These skills are underpinned by conceptual/theoretical understanding, ensuring you emerge as a competent, well-rounded and employable professional. You will be guided every step of the way by our industry-experienced team of academics

Learning and assessment

Most modules use a mixture of formal lectures, practical lab sessions, tutorials and seminars. Some modules involve supervised group work, usually with an assigned academic staff member for each group.

All modules require students to undertake independent study, supported through distance learning technologies such as our Virtual Learning Environment. Reading lists and suggested resources for independent study provide further direction for students to undertake this work, and regular contact hours and informal feedback throughout the courses provide opportunities for further guidance for learners.

Assessments for modules mostly take the form of practical coursework, lab tests and written exams, with all forms being well represented throughout all years of the course across all modules.

Career prospects

Visual Effects are central to almost all blockbuster films and television series - from the dragons of Game of Thrones to the gravitational lensing of the black hole in Interstellar. It is one of the fastest growing industry sectors, both in the UK and abroad.

Over the last five years our post-graduate employment and study rates have been significantly better than the national average for visual effects courses in the UK.

Bradford graduates are currently working at amazing companies such as:

• BBC
• Pixar
• Sky
• MTV
• Channel Four
• ITV
• Disney
• Double negative
• Pixamondo

…and many more, and have worked on such ground-breaking cinematic feats as;

• Avatar
• Inception
• Hugo
• Gravity
• Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
• The Dark Knight Trilogy
• Every film in the Harry Potter series

Academic qualification equivalents

• Indian School Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12 with grades of 65% from a recognised University

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS          :      6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent)
• TOEFL        :      overall 80, and sub-tests not less than 18 in Reading,17 in Writing,17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking.             
• PTE             :      overall score of at least 55, with at least 46 in each of the four sub-tests 

University of Bradford Highlights

University of Bradford Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The table below mentions the cost of attendance for 42 to 51 weeks. The cost may vary according to the needs of individuals.

University of Bradford Application Process

Application fee: 20-25 GBP

Supporting documents:

• Official transcripts of high school or college.
• Proof of English language proficiency.
• Scores of Standardized exams to study in the UK. (GRE/GMAT)
• CV or resume.
• Letters of reference (2)
• Work experience (graduates only)

English Proficiency Test Scores

Requirements vary per program but below are the general requirements

Note: Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the university temporarily accepts TOEFL at Home test, LanguageCert exam, and Linguaskill English test.