Bsc %28hons%29 3d animation and visualisation with pathways for games and vfx in Glasgow caledonian university

The 3D Animation and Visualisation course, with pathways for Games and VFX, is designed for individuals who have a passion for the creative industries and aspire to pursue an exciting career within them. It caters to those who dream of becoming artists and animators, responsible for producing content for the next generation of games, apps, movies, and streaming shows. This course aims to enhance your traditional art skills while equipping you with the latest creative technologies, making you well-prepared to enter the constantly expanding games and film/VFX industries.

What sets this course apart is its focus on cultivating a combination of creative and technical skills, with a strong emphasis on employability. Recognizing the ever-evolving nature of the creative industries, the program provides you with industry advice and project requirements, ensuring that your studies are centered around practical outcomes.

Throughout the course, you will acquire a range of skills and techniques in areas such as 3D modeling, digital sculpting, surfacing and texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering, and VFX compositing. By working on industry briefs and projects, you will learn how to apply these techniques and skills to construct animated virtual worlds and characters for 3D games and film. Additionally, there will be opportunities for internships and placements to further enhance your practical experience in the field.

A level: CCC (including Art and Design)
ILC Higher: H1 H2 H3 H3 (including Art and Design)
IB Diploma: 26 points (including Visual Arts)
BTEC: MMM in Extended Diploma in a relevant Art and Design subject
English language: An IELTS score of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5
Indian Board 60%

Year 2
College HNC: 3D Computer Animation with a B grade in the Graded Unit

Year 3
College HND: 3D Computer Animation with a B grade in the Graded Units. Other HND qualifications may be considered.

Upon completion of the program, graduates possess the creative and technical aptitude required to meet the varied demands of the creative industries. They are equipped with the skills essential for careers in areas such as 3D animation, visualisation, games development, and VFX for television and film.

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