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BTEC | Level 3 | Two Years | Full Time
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Course Overview
This course is designed to provide you with a technical understanding of film and television visual effects, allowing you to produce high-quality effects through practical projects. You will develop essential skills in areas such as storyboarding, 2D and 3D animation, compositing, and rendering techniques. The curriculum covers a range of topics, including Digital Media Skills, Visual Effects, 2D Animation, Film Production and 3D Digital Animation.
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Course Highlights
This course offers an immersive and dynamic experience, providing a broad sector overview while encouraging individual research to prepare you for higher-level learning. You’ll benefit from expert teaching and guidance from practicing animators and motion graphics designers, ensuring you learn from industry professionals. With access to well-resourced studios and workshops across all disciplines, you’ll have the tools and space to hone your skills. The course also includes exciting work experience opportunities, enrichment activities, exhibitions, and collaborative projects, allowing you to gain real-world experience and build your portfolio while connecting with fellow creatives.
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Career Opportunities & Further Study
Graduates can pursue careers in the gaming industry, film and television production, advertising, web development, digital content creation, and interactive media. The course also provides a strong foundation for those looking to continue their studies at university or through apprenticeships, with opportunities in digital media, computer animation, game development and visual effects.
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Assessment
Assessment of the internal and external units for this course is designed to fit the purpose and objective of the course– giving learners the opportunity to demonstrate skills developed in applied scenarios. All units are graded to encourage skills development and performance. Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction, Merit, Pass and Unclassified. Grading has been introduced at this level as a result of feedback from users and practitioners of the qualification.
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Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C) or a related Level 2 vocational qualification (at merit or higher), including English and maths. Equivalence of these qualifications will be considered. In addition, a portfolio or show-reel containing recent examples of artwork, sketchbooks, photography work, or any creative work you have done. This could be both course work and work you have created in your own time.
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