Visual Effects and Post-production (Film) FdA
University of Suffolk
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22017 | £19297 | £23262 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25033 | £15218 - £24297 | £17814 - £29255 |
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Course Description
This course features a range of study areas reflecting current issues and professional practices in short film, animation, mobile video and sound for visual media. It's designed to provide you with the practical, critical and theoretical tools required by the contemporary media production and post-production industries. Students will benefit from a strong practical emphasis on production. The course blends the creative aspects of the job including filming and camera operation, film and audio editing, compositing and film FX, animation for short film alongside contextual and cross-media studies such as professional practice and script writing.
The programme has a focus towards film and television post-production, editing and compositing with strong elements in 3d animation and motion graphic visual effects an area in which skills shortages has been identified (Skillset Workforce Survey 2005). The art of post-production is being seen more frequently within present day film releases and TV programs, we aim to give students the opportunity to enter this industry and produce visually stunning pieces of work.
The course is designed to provide you with the practical, critical and theoretical tools required by the contemporary media production and post-production industries.
The course enhances graduates' employability within a range of media based industries, or alternatively provide access to a range of related Honours degrees at University of Suffolk.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Qualification requirements
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Visual Effects and Post-production (Film) FdA
| England UK | £8220 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £8220 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £8220 | year 1 |
| Wales | £8220 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8220 | year 1 |
| EU | £13992 | year 1 |
| International | £13992 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £13992 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About University of Suffolk
The University of Suffolk is a publicly funded higher education institution situated in both Suffolk and Norfolk, in the East Anglia region of England. There are four campuses operated by this university in Suffolk, including those of Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds, and Ipswich. Students also attend a site located in Norfolk, known as the Great Yarmouth campus. Prospective applicants can expect a career-oriented university, with traditional Liberal Arts degree offerings. When it comes to enjoying your free time, you have access to a varied selection of well funded and organised Clubs and Societies that take place on-campus, with high levels of participation.
List of 79 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Suffolk - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Suffolk
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Suffolk by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12245
- postgraduates:
- 265
- Total:
- 12510
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