Animation and Visual Effects (VFX) with Diploma in Creative Professional Development BA (Hons) - Clearing

The BA (Hons) Animation and Visual Effects course at Norwich University of the Arts (Norwich) is designed to inspire and capture the imagination of its students, balancing fundamental principles with cutting edge techniques. We embrace creativity in all aspects of the course and aim for outcomes with artistry and storytelling at their core, which explore innovative methods of moving image creation and inspire new audiences.

- Share the first-year curriculum with BA (Hons) Animation, allowing you to study the fundamental skills of thinking and working in animation and visual effects and provide students with a solid grounding in the basics needed for both disciplines - Develop an understanding of visual/film language components such as narrative structure, design, colour and composition - Work in relation to sustainability, diversity, and global contexts; question how the work you create, and the methods you use, can be used to make a difference to others - Work towards project outcomes through a process of conceptualisation, experimentation and iteration, with each stage refining communication, meaning and resolve - Learn the importance of collaborative working, presenting/pitching, time/project management, communication skills, responding to creative briefs, academic writing, and giving and receiving feedback - Attend guest lectures and masterclasses, portfolio reviews, and participate in internal/external conferences, exhibitions and careers events, as appropriate - Develop the observation, reflection, criticality, emotional intelligence, organisation and autonomy required of a contemporary artist together with an aptitude for problem solving - Participate in a studio culture which facilitates peer-learning and helps build working relationships in support of collaborative practice - From Year 2, specialise in either CGI (computer-generated imagery) or visual effects

The Diploma in Creative Professional Development offers undergraduate students the chance to spend a year between Year 2 and 3 of their course exploring their employability options through a structured programme of input sessions and work-based learning. The aim of the course is to provide you with an opportunity to gain industry insight, develop your employability skills through a series of supported experiences, expand your network and build your confidence in the workplace.

By the end of your degree, you will have developed a professional portfolio of work and a plan to market to promote yourself and show your ‘creative edge’ to your employers. BA (Hons) Animation and Visual Effects prepares you to join Norwich graduates who have already gone on to work at ILM, DNeg, Framestore, The Mill, Epic Games, and more. The course is an active member of Access:VFX, providing additional access to top visual effects houses, animation and games studios, and a graduate mentorship programme. It also prepares you with a transferable skillset that supports your career beyond the existing creative industries – where team working, collaboration, problem solving, an ability to research, and project manage are always highly desirable.

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