FdA Visual Effects and Post-Production
University of SuffolkEast Coast College (Great Yarmouth), United Kingdom
Course overview
The FdA Visual Effects and Post-Production course at the University of Suffolk is a practical programme that will teach you the skills and knowledge you need for jobs in the visual effects industry today. You will learn how to solve problems and think deeply about your work to succeed in this career.
The main focus is on making films and television shows look great after they are shot. You'll study topics like colour grading (which means changing the colours), editing for different types of screens, and compositing (mixing 2D and 3D animation with other effects).
Visual effects is a creative area that mixes art and technology, so the course will teach you to be both technically skilled and artistically aware. It focuses heavily on 3D computer graphics (CGI), always making sure your finished work looks realistic and helps tell the story.
Even though it is a full-time course, you only need to be on campus for about one or two days each week. The rest of the time, you study independently. This makes it easier for you to continue working or manage other responsibilities while earning your qualification. Studying FdA Visual Effects and Post-Production from the University of Suffolk will prepare you for a rewarding career behind the scenes in film and television.
Key highlights
- Focus on film and television post-production workflows
- Covers colour grading and multi-platform editing
- Compositing combining 2D/3D animation and visual effects
- Blends practical, critical and theoretical study of visual effects
- Builds observational skills for composing final moving image sequences
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 80 — Text: 80 UCAS tariff points (or above), CDD (A-Level), MMP (BTEC), Pass A*-C (T Level)
- Additional condition: interview — Applicants will be expected to attend an interview with supporting portfolio as part of the application process
- Additional condition: portfolio — Applicants will be expected to attend an interview with supporting portfolio as part of the application process
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Compositor
- Colourist
- Video Editor
- Visual Effects Artist
- Post-Production Assistant
- Junior Motion Graphics Artist
Career opportunities
Graduates of the FdA Visual Effects and Post-Production at the University of Suffolk can pursue various career roles, such as the following:
- VFX Artist
- Lighting Artist
- 3D/2D Animator
- Layout Artist
- Compositing Artist
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee to study the FdA Visual Effects and Post-Production at the University of Suffolk is £15,690. Please note that tuition fees are charged annually and are subject to change.
Admission
Applications are made directly to the university using its online application link. For further enquiries about this process, feel free to consult any of our counsellors at AHZ.
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