Visual Effects and Virtual Production

Course Overview

Offered by De Montfort University, the MSc Visual Effects and Virtual Production provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in media and communication. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. With generous investment into a suite of virtual production and visual effects equipment, our Visual Effects and Virtual Productions MSc is the only course of its kind in the UK. Virtual production is an innovative, modern post-production technique that uses real-time game engines to create photorealistic sets, then display them on large LED walls behind physical sets using the real-time rendering capabilities of game engines. Virtual production has recently emerged as a transformative technology that is revolutionizing the way films, television shows, and other visual media are created. International tuition fees are £18,600 per year, home/UK fees are £10,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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