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MA Digital Effects is a one-year fulltime Postgraduate Programme created by the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA), with the objective of creating pertinent critical thinkers and practitioners in the subject area of Digital Effects who can work successfully at a Postgraduate Level. We believe many of our graduates will have the potential opportunity to become future Industry Leaders upon completion of this programme. Bournemouth University has also recently been awarded the Queens Anniversary Prize for Further and Higher Education for excellence of teaching by the NCCA.

The course focuses on the balance of:

* Acquisition video for digital effects production
* 3D Animation Systems for digital effects production
* 2D Compositing Systems for digital effects production

Supporting these disciplines are:

* The understanding of digital effects theory and practice
* The principles of Photo-Realism
* Common lectures on wider aspects of computer graphics
* Masterclasses and presentations from invited industry speakers

Where could this lead to?
Graduates of the MA Digital Effects Programme have gone on to work for a variety of International VFX Companies including:

* Double Negative (Inception, Scott Pilgrim, Batman Begins)
* Digital Domain (Transformers, Thor, X-Men, Tron Legacy)
* Framestore CFC (Captain America, Avatar, Harry Potter)
* Cinesite (Battle LA, Clash of the Titans, Chronicles of Narnia)
* Sony Picture Image Works (Smurfs, The Amazing Spiderman)
* Weta (King Kong, Gullivers Travels, District 9)
* Framestore Commercials
* Realise Studios

Who should do this course?
We are looking for successful well-rounded artists from a wide variety of backgrounds and disciplines, all keen to transfer their existing knowledge and experience into the subject area of Digital Effects.

Previous successful applicants have included among others Photographers,Ceramic Artists, Fashion Designers, Multimedia Artists, Architectural Visualizers, Film Makers, Fine Artists, and existing CGI Artists looking to refine and expand their knowledge base. We also accept applications from non-art based backgrounds such as Computer Science, Maths or Engineering; however we expect such applications to be complimented by a strong visual portfolio demonstrating clear artistic ability.

MA Digital Effects is one of three Masters Degree pathways created by the NCCA. All Pathways share a great deal of core teaching, but also have specific Pathway teaching. If your primary area of interest is mostly illustration or figurative character based, then our MA 3D Computer Animation Programme may be a better choice for you. If your application portfolio is mostly technical or programming based work without much in the way of original artwork, then our MSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects Programme may be the better choice. Our Assessment Panels will automatically pass applications deemed better suited to another Pathway onto them, so it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with all our Masters Pathways to help ensure that MA Digital Effects is the right programme for you

Tell me more
A good place to start learning about MA Digital Effects is our NCCA Digital Effects YouTube website which showcases many of our previous graduates work from the past 5 years or so.

Applicants to MA Digital Effects should fulfill the following academic criteria:

* Graduates with a 2:1 or above Honours Degree (dissertation)
* Professional Qualifications or Diplomas deemed equivalent to a 2:1 or above Honours Degree
* Industrial Experience deemed equivalent to a 2:1 or above Honours Degree ·
* Exceptionally well-qualified applicants from other non-art related disciplines may also be considered at the discretion of the Assessment Panel
* A clear precise Personal Statement detailing why MA Digital Effects is the right programme for you, and what you think makes a good Postgraduate student.

Applicants should also present a well-rounded art based portfolio containing the following types of work:

* A Digital Self Portrait specifically created for application to MA Digital Effects
* Examples of photography
* Examples of drawing and if possible, painting
* Examples of new media work
* Please note: further information on the type of material required for the portfolio and the Digital Self Portrait Brief is available.

Important Notes: MA Digital Effects offers places on a first-come first-served basis. Only complete applications will be passed on to the MA Digital Effects Assessment Panel. Successful application candidates will then be called for interview to determine their aptitude for postgraduate study in the subject area of Digital Effects. Please take a look at our full Entry Requirements information.

Why study MA Digital Effects?
* Unique course in the UK regularly heralded by Industry
* Excellent career opportunities
* Fine-Art underpinnings and sensibilities
* Focused intensive study
* Robust future facing Academic Teaching and Tutorial Support
* Industry Standard Software (Houdini, Nuke, Mari, PFTrack)
* One computer per student
* Green Screen / Motion Capture Facilities
* Industry Experienced Staff
* Technical Demonstrator Support
* 24/7 Access to MA Digital Effects Computer Studio
* London based Degree Show for Industry review

To view the course content, please visit the course profile on our website.

* Graduates with a 2:1 or above Honours Degree (dissertation) from a related Arts based discipline * Professional Qualifications or Diplomas deemed equivalent to a 2:1 or above Honours Degree * Industrial Experience deemed equivalent to a 2:1 or above Honours Degree Exceptionally well-qualified applicants from other non-art related disciplines may also be considered at the discretion of the Assessment Panel * Strong visual based portfolio * Digital Self PortraitApplicants from non-art based backgrounds such as Computer Science,Maths or Engineering are also welcome to apply to MA Digital Effects;however we expect such applications to be complimented by a strongvisual portfolio demonstrating clear artistic ability.If your current academic qualification does not match our 2:1 or above classification requirement, this may be supplemented with professional work experience in a related field. For example an applicant with a 2:2 and 2-3 years of professional work experience may be eligible for entry onto MA Digital Effects at the discretion of the Assessment Panel. Please highlight this alternate entry route in your Personal Statement.Preferred SubjectsPrevious successful applicants have included among others Photographers, Ceramic Artists, Fashion Designers, Multimedia Artists, Architectural Visualizers, Film Makers, Fine Artists, and existing CGI Artists looking to refine and expand their knowledge base. Applications from non-art based backgrounds such as Computer Science, Maths or Engineering are also welcome but should be complimented by a strong visual portfolio demonstrating clear artistic ability. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 60 (Grade C) IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

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