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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Animation | Audio Engineering | Audio Production | Audio-Visual Techniques | Cinematography | Digital Arts | Digital Media | Film Production | Film Studies | Fine Arts | Graphic Arts | Graphic Communications | Graphic Design | Illustration | Media Management | Media Production | Multimedia | Photography | Radio and Tv Production | Recording Arts | Reprographics | Screen Printing | Screenwriting | Video Production | Visual Communications | Visual Effects | Technical Communication
Area of study
Arts | Information and Communication Technologies
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
Post Production & Visual Effects BA(Hons)
Course Overview
Create cinematic greatness as a post production and VFX specialist. This degree covers all aspects of post production and visual effects (VFX) for film, TV, and animation, from creating magical sound design to clever scene cutting to ramp up tension.
Key Details
- Location: Penryn Campus
- Course duration: 3 years / 4 years
- Attendance: Full-time / Professional Placement
- UCAS code: W614/FY25/PY55
Course Details
Year One
- Strengthen foundational skills and develop crucial knowledge of industry practice, including workflows and current technologies.
- Work in professional-standard facilities and collaborate with peers on post production and visual effects projects, building your portfolio and developing your technical and creative skills.
Modules
- Audio Post-Production Fundamentals
- Video Post-Production Fundamentals
- VFX Fundamentals
- Audio Post-Production Competency
- Video Post-Production Competency
- VFX Competency
Year Two
- Develop greater confidence in your skills and a clearer understanding of your own interests.
- Continue your development on the three core areas of audio, picture, and VFX, but also be given the crucial space to refine your own specialist interests.
Modules
- Audio Post-Production Proficiency
- Motion Graphics & Colour Proficiency
- VFX Proficiency
- Collaboration
- Intermediate Post-Production & VFX Project
Professional Placement (Optional)
- Spend time working in a professional context, as part of a business or organisation.
- Develop in-demand workplace skills, deepen your insight into industry, and grow your network of contacts.
Year Three
- Refine and master your skills as you prepare for a career in industry.
- Cement your learning across your chosen pathway of audio post-production, video post-production, or visual effects.
Modules
- Pre-Production & Development
- Extended Research Project
- Futures
- Final Major Project
Integrated Foundation Year (Optional)
- Why study an Integrated Foundation Year route?
- What you'll study in your Foundation year
- Modules:
- Explore
- Technique
- Apply
- Industry
- Launch
How You'll Learn & Be Assessed
How You'll Learn
- Practice-based degree underpinned by creative, technical, and critical tuition.
- Delivered through lectures, seminars, workshops, panel discussions, masterclasses, and individual tutorials.
How You'll Be Assessed
- 100% of your assessment will be coursework and presentations.
- No formal exams on this course.
- Assessment methods:
- Portfolios
- Presentations
Facilities
- Industry-standard School of Film & Television offers a dedicated technical team and professional facilities, including:
- 129-seat cinema
- Five large production studios
- Specialist green screen studio
- Nine iMac Pro edit suites
- Two specialist grading suites
- Two 28-seat ‘Post Hubs’
- Avid NEXIS shared storage system
- 25-seat dubbing theatre
- Foley/ADR suite
- Two 28-seat post production hubs
- Digital cameras
- Wide range of hot and cold (LED) lighting equipment
- Grip and gimbal systems
- Audio equipment
Staff
- Our staff includes academic and technical tutors with extensive industrial experience in post production and visual effects.
- You'll also interact with the School of Film & Television's writers, academics, directors, producers, cinematographers, editors, screenwriters, script editors, sound designers, branded content producers, and art directors.
Careers
- When you graduate, you could forge a career in a variety of post production and visual effects roles.
- Our graduates have worked as:
- Broadcasters
- VFX companies
- Camera departments
- Film and TV credits
How to Apply
- Ready to apply for 2025?
- You can apply for our undergraduate degrees via UCAS.
- Course route | UCAS code
- Post Production & Visual Effects BA(Hons) three year degree | W614
- Post Production & Visual Effects BA(Hons) with Integrated Foundation Year | FY25
- Post Production & Visual Effects BA(Hons) with professional placement | PY55
Application Advice & Interview Information
- Go to Toolkit
- Deadlines
- For starting your studies in 2025
- UK applications: 29 January 2025 (for equal consideration)
- Applications after the 29 January will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis as long as there are places available.
- Entry requirements
- We consider all applications on their own individual merit and potential.
- We invite all applicants to an interview day or audition to give them the opportunity to demonstrate this along with what inspires and motivates them in their field.
Fees, Costs & Funding
- Tuition fees for students starting the course in September 2025
- Annual tuition fee | Student
- £9,535 per year | Full-time UK
- £17,950 per year | Full-time EU/international
- £1,905 per professional placement year | Full-time UK and EU/international
- £9,535 per Integrated Foundation Year | Full-time UK
- £17,950 per Integrated Foundation Year | Full-time EU/international
- Annual tuition fee | Student
- Typical course costs
- £100 - Recommended reading
- Access to your own laptop is beneficial, but not essential, you will have access to our IT suites and software
- If you want to invest in your own headphones (you can loan them from our stores), ideally go for closed back headphones with a good frequency range, for example AKG, K72, K92, Sennheiser HD280 Pro or Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro
- Optional study trips
- £600 – FMX Stuttgart (annual, optional trip)
- £250 – London VFX Festival & Escape Studios Visit (annual, optional trip)
Ask a Student
- What better way to find out about life at Falmouth University than by asking our current students?
- From course details and academic support, to the social scene and settling in, our students are ready and available to answer any questions you might have.
Similar Courses
- Film courses
- Television & Film Production BA(Hons)
- Film BA(Hons)
- Animation BA(Hons)
Program Outline
Post Production & Visual Effects BA(Hons)
Degree Overview
This degree equips you with the skills and knowledge to become a professional in the post-production and visual effects (VFX) industry.
Objectives:
- Develop high-level technical skills and professionally recognized software qualifications.
- Gain experience with hands-on technical projects in a specialist facility with equipment and workflows mirroring industry practice.
- Refine skills in areas including picture editing, colour grading, compositing, VFX, rotoscoping, digital imaging, sound design and audio mixing.
- Participate in live client briefs and short and feature films through our Sound/Image Cinema Lab.
- Benefit from industry links with Adobe, Avid, Blackmagic Design and Arri, as well as numerous UK-based and international post houses and VFX studios.
Outline
#Year One
- You'll develop foundational skills and industry practice knowledge, working in professional-standard facilities and collaborating with peers on post-production and VFX projects.
- Modules:
- Audio Post-Production Fundamentals
- Video Post-Production Fundamentals
- VFX Fundamentals
- Audio Post-Production Competency
- Video Post-Production Competency
- VFX Competency
- #Year Two
- Build upon your existing skills and refine your specialisation, whether as a specialist editor, sound mixer, VFX supervisor, colourist, sound designer or compositor.
- Modules:
- Audio Post-Production Proficiency
- Motion Graphics & Colour Proficiency
- VFX Proficiency
- Collaboration
- Intermediate Post-Production & VFX Project
- #Professional Placement (Optional)
- You can take an optional professional placement after your second year of a three-year programme, or after your third year if you’re studying for a degree with an Integrated Foundation Year.
- You'll gain vital industry experience and apply your skills in a professional environment.
- #Year Three
- Refine and master your skills as you prepare for a career in the industry.
- Modules:
- Pre-Production & Development
- Extended Research Project
- Futures
Module Descriptions:
- Audio Post-Production Fundamentals: Introduces fundamental audio post-production and workflows. Learn to manipulate sound in digital and analogue environments using industry-standard software skills.
- Video Post-Production Fundamentals: Gain key process and tools knowledge in picture editing. Use industry-standard tools like Avid Media Composer to practice editing through short intensive projects.
- Audio Post-Production Competency: Further develop software skills and confidence using industry-standard tools for audio post-production. Deepen your understanding and proficiency in working with audio hardware, audio suits and mixing desks.
- Video Post-Production Competency: Develop editing skills through Avid Media Composer 110 and delve deeper into tools and platforms used within post-production, applying these in a creative video post-production project.
- VFX Competency: Expand your knowledge of VFX techniques, combining CG assets with live-action plates to create captivating and lifelike environments. Enhance your software-based knowledge and skills, exploring techniques like rotoscoping and 3D & 2D tracking.
Assessment
- 100% coursework-based assessments and presentations.
- There are no formal exams in this course.
Teaching
- Learning methods: lectures, seminars, workshops, panel discussions, masterclasses, individual tutorials.
- Visiting lecturer programme and opportunities for work experience and internships throughout the programme.
- Emphasis on a digitally enhanced learning experience, combining in-person sessions with some targeted online elements.
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About University
Falmouth University
Overview:
Falmouth University is a public university located in Cornwall, England, renowned for its creative arts and design programs. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as online study options. The university is known for its strong industry connections, professional-grade facilities, and inspiring location.
Services Offered:
Falmouth University provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Accommodation:
On-campus and off-campus accommodation options are available, offering modern and well-equipped spaces.Student Support:
The university offers a variety of support services, including academic advising, career counseling, and mental health support.Employability Service:
Falmouth University has a dedicated Employability Service that helps students develop their career skills and find employment opportunities.Student Voice:
The university encourages student feedback and participation through its Student Voice program.Study Abroad Exchanges:
Students have the opportunity to study abroad at partner institutions around the world.Virtual Experience:
Falmouth University offers a virtual experience platform for prospective students to explore the campus and learn more about the university.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Falmouth University offers a vibrant and engaging campus experience, with:
Accommodation:
Modern and well-equipped accommodation options on and off-campus.Open Days:
Open Days are held regularly, allowing prospective students to experience campus life and meet staff and current students.Freshers' Week:
A dedicated week of events and activities designed to help new students settle in and make friends.Student Clubs and Societies:
A wide range of clubs and societies cater to diverse interests, providing opportunities for students to connect with like-minded individuals.Location:
Falmouth is situated in a beautiful and inspiring location, with easy access to the coast and surrounding countryside.Key Reasons to Study There:
Industry Connections:
Falmouth University has strong industry connections, providing students with opportunities for internships, placements, and networking.Professional-Grade Facilities:
The university boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including studios, workshops, and labs, designed to support creative learning and practice.Inspiring Location:
Falmouth's location in Cornwall offers a unique and inspiring environment for creative study, with access to stunning beaches, coastal landscapes, and a vibrant arts scene.Focus on Employability:
Falmouth University is committed to preparing students for successful careers, with a dedicated Employability Service and a strong focus on practical skills development.Academic Programs:
Falmouth University offers a wide range of academic programs, with strengths in:
Art & Design:
The university is renowned for its art and design programs, including animation, film, photography, graphic design, fashion, and textiles.Games:
Falmouth University has a dedicated Games Academy, offering programs in game design, development, and production.Business & Marketing:
The university offers programs in business, marketing, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on creativity and innovation.Computing:
Falmouth University offers programs in computing, including data science, robotics, and software development.English, Journalism & Writing:
The university offers programs in English, journalism, and creative writing, with a focus on practical skills and industry connections.Performance, Theatre & Music:
Falmouth University offers programs in performance, theatre, and music, with a focus on practical training and professional development.Total programs
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
UK Students:
- BA/BSc(Hons) three year degree: 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points
- BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree with professional placement: 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points
- BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree with Integrated Foundation Year: 80 – 120 UCAS Tariff points
EU Students:
- BA/BSc(Hons) three year degree: 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points, subject to availability.
- BA/BSc(Hons) four-year degree with professional placement: 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points, subject to availability.
- BA/BSc(Hons) four-year degree with Integrated Foundation Year: 80 – 120 UCAS Tariff points, subject to availability.
International Students:
- BA/BSc(Hons) three year degree: 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points, or equivalent international qualifications.
- BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree with professional placement: 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points, or equivalent international qualifications.
- BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree with Integrated Foundation Year: 80 – 120 UCAS Tariff points, or equivalent international qualifications.
English Language Requirements:
- For UK students: GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C), or equivalent.
- For international students: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, or equivalent qualification.
Important Notes:
- UCAS Tariff points are based on Level 3 qualifications such as A-levels, T Levels, BTEC/UAL Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma.
- Entry requirements may vary depending on individual circumstances and qualifications.
- Applicants are encouraged to submit a strong portfolio and attend an interview to demonstrate their potential.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
For UK students:
GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C), or equivalent.
For international students:
IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, or equivalent qualification.
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