Digital Art & Animation for Film, VFX and Games

If you are looking for a career in the creative and digital sector which is focused on the production of Digital Art & Animation for Film, Video FX and Games then this course will give you the skills you'll need to succeed. The skills covered by the course have been chosen to reflect the demands of working in Digital Art & Animation for Film, Video FX and Games. We've put employment-focused skills at the heart of the course so you can confidently apply for creative and production jobs straight after leaving College.

These are the areas covered in this course:

• Media Production methods and techniques
• Audience Research
• Images manipulation
• Video and sound editing
• Graphic Design for media production and branding
• Digital Illustration
• Digital Concept Art production for film, games and media
• 3D Modelling for film and games production
• Texturing 3D models for Film and Game production
• Film FX production (Green screen, Camera tracking and compositing)

Please Click Here to view the specific entry requirements for our 16-18 Study Programmes.

Work Experience is a vital part of the course and you will be supported in finding a work placement relevant to your study.

The course is assessed through written reports, blogs and diaries, sketchbooks, portfolio development, image creation, design solutions, audio-visual recordings, one to one feedback and interviews.
There are no formal examinations connected to this course. Students overall grade will come from the final project assessed by tutors and moderated by the exam board at the end of each year.

Progress on to degree-level study with our higher education partner, UCEN Manchester. Students progressing from The Manchester College will receive a cash award through the Achievers Scholarship. Click Here to explore courses and apply.

If you need help with affording college, there are a number of different finance and funding options available to you. You might be eligible for special bursary support or extra help from the government. Have a look at our fees, finance & funding page to find out all the information you need.

Do you have a burning question about this course, or would you like to know more about the qualification you'll receive and how it will help your career?
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