If you’re interested in animation, how they create high quality effects in games or learning how to use unreal engines then our innovative games VFX and animation course is perfect for you.
Our course is validated by the world-renowned University of the Arts London (UAL) and other partners like Sumo Digital and INFINITY27, putting you in control of your own progress and allowing you to choose specialisms that suit you.
This will push your potential and give you the confidence you need to succeed in the industry.
This course aims to incorporate a range of skills focusing on integrating game engines like Unreal 5 alongside covering topics and skills like:
Alongside this, you’ll delve into the important aspects of virtual production.
This includes understanding virtual environments, real-time rendering, motion capture, virtual cameras, and integrating live action with digital elements.
You’ll learn how to manipulate digital assets in real-time.
We offer you the opportunity to:
Our investment of over £80,000 in the last few years means that we have industry-level kit, software and with PROTO across the road, you’ll be learning with the best possible resources and facilities.
Join our innovative Visual effects and animation course and level up your skills to become the gaming guru you’ve always wanted to be.
Four GCSEs at 4 or above including English or a UAL or equivalent L2 Diploma in a related area at Merit or above.
A Digital or Art related subject and maths are also preferred but not essential.
Through the University Arts London (UAL) qualification you will build skills, abilities and confidence in the creative process.
You will learn how to reflect on your practice and unlock your creative potential. Assessments are designed to help you be the best you can.
Practical work, concept development, design and how you creatively problem solve will all be developed and you are only graded at the end of each year.
In your first year you will start to learn about the fundamentals of Games Production, building your skills in design, game engines, coding, concept art, AR/VR, sound and 3D modelling.
Where you excel will be highlighted in your Final Major Project.
Top-up onto the extended diploma in year two and you will advance your skill set and professional qualities building towards the extended final major project.
This will be your chance to show how far you have progressed on the course. Assessed on your professional portfolio of work, you will be ready to progress on to the next step in your exciting career.
Our highly experienced team have worked in this industry and they will help you to level up in 3D, digital and traditional graphics, game engines, code, VR, story and narrative,and audio production, allowing you to get an intimate understanding of the creative design process that powers the industry.
We are keenly aware that college is different to school and our team works hard to create a studio-like environment to prepare you for your budding career in the games and other creative sectors.
We believe that hard work wins, challenges are a good thing, diverse teams make great products and that people do their best when given the opportunities to take creative risks and do what they are passionate about.
We have great links just on our doorstep and we are always looking to bring in new industry partners for you to work with.
We work hard to make these fantastic partnerships with employers to give you valuable experience of the world of work.
You will undertake commissioned work for a range of companies both inside and outside of the games industry. Career development is central to our courses and we continually work to gain you relevant, real world experience.
Currently we work with leading technology companies such as:
We also take part, and are reigning champions, in a number of externally set Game Jams, they’re our favourite thing!
In addition we promote a ‘beyond entertainment” approach where your newly developed skills may be transferred into other fields such as games for education and the gamification of everything.
Our dedicated Games Department has seen over £80,000 in investment over the last few years to ensure our students are working with industry level kit.
Liquid cooled gaming rigs and Wacom Cintqs in our cutting edge Graphic Suite.
You’ll use industry standard software such as:
Not to mention our partner PROTO on our doorstep, who allow us access to their 3D image labs and motion capture studios.
It is safe to say you will be spoilt for choice.
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free or reduced price course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 years over, you can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan or pay the fee upfront in full and qualify for a 10% discount.
You can get more information at our enrolment events, by calling 0191 490 2246 or email us at [email protected]
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college. We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
To contact our dedicated Learning Support team email [email protected] or head to Live Chat
View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.
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