In the Visual Effects major (VFX), you’ll master the art and science behind creating breathtaking visuals for film, advertisement, and immersive media. From the first concept to the final pixel, you’ll gain the knowledge to design, build, and integrate complex visual effects shots that feel indistinguishable from reality.
Whether it’s bringing environments to life, crafting realistic simulations, or seamlessly blending live-action with CG, you are making the impossible look real and believable. Learn the latest techniques and tools that are in high demand and be well-equipped to take on any challenge.
What you'll learn: the three pillars of modern VFX
Our programme is at its’ core built around three pillars that reflect the structure of modern VFX studios:
- 3D - Model, texture, and light cinematic assets using industry-standard tools such as Blender, Houdini, and Unreal Engine.
- Simulations - Create explosions, fire, water, destruction and other dynamic effects using procedural and physically based techniques.
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Compositing - Integrate all visual elements into a convincing final image with Fusion or Nuke, making everything fit together seamlessly.
Studio style learning
You’ll work in an environment that mirrors real studio workflows, guided by lecturers with extensive experience in VFX productions. Explore the full production pipeline and collaborate across disciplines. Work alongside animators, game developers, and sound designers to deliver projects that simulate future studio challenges and teamwork.
Hands-on approach
Our teaching philosophy revolves around your exposure to the workfield. Explore your creativity while developing the technical precision and problem-solving mindset required in today’s fast-moving industry. Build a portfolio and showreel that reflect both your creative instincts and the technical mastery of the pipeline through hands-on workshops, guest lectures, and collaborations with industry professionals.
Cutting-Edge techniques
We focus on emerging techniques such as real-time rendering, virtual production, and using the latest artificial intelligence tools (AI) to speed up workflows. Skills that prepare you for future roles as FX Artist, Compositor, Lighting Artist, Look-Dev Specialist, or Pipeline TD.
Get a head start
Want to hit the ground running? There’s a few things you can do to prepare.
- Sharpen your creative eye. Observe light and composition in everyday life. Experiment with photography
- Computer basics should not scare you. We are not a computer science degree, but basic knowledge in this field will go a long way.
- Brush up on your math skills. Understanding elements like geometry, trigonometry, vectors, and matrices is crucial when creating simulations.
- Stay curious and driven! The drive to keep learning and refining your craft is what makes a great VFX profile.
Join us
Push the boundaries of visual effects. Graduate not only with strong technical skills, but with the creative confidence to bring new worlds to life in all sorts of industries.
Keep on reading and click on the courses below to find out what you will learn in every module when you major in VFX.
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