Program Overview

Motion Capture for the Creative Industries

Overview

This two-year DipHE course teaches the skills needed to be a technician and operator of motion capture technology. Developed with industry partners, the course is aligned to post-production technician occupational standards.

Introduction

The course covers the practical technical processes involved in motion capture technology, from equipment setup to delivery of motion data and projects around real, industry-led briefs. It allows for collaboration with other undergraduate courses, such as performance, game development, and animation students, in industry-mirroring activity.

Course Details

• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Course duration: Two years, Four years
• Next enrolment: September 2026

What You Will Study

• Year one:
  • Intro to Motion Capture
  • The Data Pipeline
  • Game Engine Fundamentals
  • Game Engine Practices
  • Practices
  • Intro to Motion Technology
  • Motion Capture Technical Project
• Year two:
  • Advanced Motion Capture Principles
  • The Professional Technician
  • Practical AI and Coding
  • Performance Capture
  • Production Practice and Standards
  • Motion Capture Technical Project 2

Facilities

• Best-in-class Opti-track motion capture facilities
• Powerful PC suites for game engine compatibility
• Dedicated motion capture studio

Assessment

• Presentations
• Technical reports
• Live, industry-aligned practical exercises

Employment and Stats

• Opportunities for employment in TV, Film, Games, Animation, Live Experiences, and health sectors
• Further study options, including 'top-up' options on to other relevant degree courses

Career Links

• Consultation with Cloud Imperium Games and Dock 10
• Aligned to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education Occupational Standard 'Post Production Engineer'

Requirements

• GCSE:
  • English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent)
  • Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) preferred but not essential
• UCAS tariff points: 72 points
• A Level: 72 points
• BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP
• Scottish Highers: 72 points
• Irish Leaving Certificate: 72 points
• Alternative entry requirements: Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

Tuition Fees

• Type of study | Year | Fees
  • Full-time home | 2025/26 | £9,535 per year
  • Part-time | 2025/26 | Part-time fees will be calculated on a pro rata basis
  • Full-time home | 2026/27 | £9,535 per year
  • Part-time | 2026/27 | Part-time fees will be calculated on a pro rata basis

Additional Costs

• Books, stationery, printing, binding, and general subsistence on trips and visits

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