By covering a wide range of topic areas from Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) to effects model making and pyrotechnics the BSc and BDes courses will meet the requirements of the increasing media production sector. This area is expanding not just in terms of personnel but also through the creation of new sub sector units such as Web broadcasting, Computer games and digital TV production. To enable our students to have valid input into the projects they will be involved in during their careers we have consulted with industry about the content and structure of the course.
This has led us to develop a course with a professional approach to the industry and the course through the Multi Year Projects. These develop a strong team element that constitutes up to a third of each years credits. This central pillar has a large practical element with students working in multi year teams on either real or theoretical Special Effects projects.
Check back to the Gallery regularly as we update it with the latest pictures from the course (be prepared for the occasional "Gory" image!) or visit the SFX students on facebook here.