Bachelor in Film- und visueller Effekttechnologie

Developed as part of Screen Yorkshire’s Connected Campus Universities Group, this comprehensive degree program has been designed in response to industry demand for graduates who are both creatively and technically able.

Utilizing industry-standard facilities, technologies, and software, under the supervision of a team of experienced and industry-active lecturers, you will gain a solid grounding in:

• Still and moving image capture/manipulation
• Cinematography
• Modeling and animation
• Computational simulation
• Digital composition
• CGI lighting
• Look at development and advanced rendering

During your final year on the course, you will undertake a major bespoke production project, where you can collaborate with other disciplines and put your learning into practice while showcasing your expertise developed through the course.

Throughout your time on the course, you will be afforded a range of opportunities that will enrich your learning and advance your skillset. This includes collaborations with big-name broadcasters such as the BBC, and workshops and talks by award-winning professionals including Iki Ikram (VFX Artist, Last of Us, Uncharted) and Nick Wilkinson (Art Director, Game of Thrones).

The Department has a practical relationship with film-related organizations such as the Bradford Film Office, UNESCO City of Film, and the Working Academy placement agency. These close links provide our students with opportunities to engage in projects outside of the classroom and build up the practical experience needed to break into the film industry.

Making Knowledge Work

At the University of Bradford, you’ll benefit from - and be a part of – teaching and research that harnesses technology for the good of society.

You’ll learn from academic and industry experts who are shaping the future of their sectors in world-class facilities. We’ve invested millions of pounds in high-tech learning environments, such as our motion capture studio and new School of Management facilities.

During your time with us, you can become the very best version of yourself. The University is a place where you can expand your mind and make lifelong friends; where you can grow, learn, experience. Where you can belong, and where we support you every step of the way.

Courses

We offer over 100 undergraduate programmes and more than 200 postgraduate taught, research and CPD courses. These are delivered across our four faculties:

• Life Sciences
• Health Studies
• Management, Law and Social Sciences
• Engineering and Informatics

Many of our courses are designed with input from industry experts and partners, and several have professional, statutory or regulatory body accreditation or approval, meaning you’ll develop skills that are highly valued by employers.

You will learn from academic and industry experts who are shaping the future of their sectors. You’ll study in world-class facilities – we’ve invested millions of pounds in high-tech learning environments, such as our motion capture studio and Digital Health Enterprise Zone.

We see individuals and their potential, work hard to remove the barriers to their success, and ensure our students understand that they are able to go forward and make positive changes for all our futures through their experiences and education.

Research

The University of Bradford has over 50 years’ research experience and is ranked in the top 50 in the UK (REF 2014) for research quality. Three-quarters of our research is classed as either world-leading or internationally excellent.

We offer varied postgraduate research opportunities across our four faculties.