Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at 4-9 (C-A*) including English
Duration
Two Years
Qualification
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
Develop your skills and understanding of concepts relating to the industries of Animation and VFX.
Study the visual effects process from concept through to distribution, including specific workshops in essential skill building, incorporating 3D modelling, 2D and 3D animation, VFX, and compositing.
Understand your chosen specialism and its history, modern techniques and common codes and conventions within the industry.
Build your professional experience through project work within the course and wider industry.
Create personal promotional materials including a CV, logo, portfolio and website.
Work with live briefs to gain key skills in client interaction, working to a brief, time management and understanding the revisions process.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
At least four GCSEs at grades 4-9, or C-A* including English (other grades will be considered on a case by case basis).
GOLIVE - SKILLS FOR WORK, SKILLS FOR LIFE
GoLive is a core part of your study programme, developing your wider skills for work and life. We help you to reach your potential and find your path to the next big step, be that a degree, further training or the world of work.
MATHS AND ENGLISH
If you are 16-18 and don’t already have GCSE Grades 4 or above in mathematics and/or English Literature or Language, it will be compulsory for you to do a GCSE level maths and/or English course alongside your studies with us. Learn more here.
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
This course is to get you into the mindset and give you a portfolio of work to become a 2D or 3D animator, modeller or artist. You can take all these skills into Higher Education and study a degree in Visual Effects, Animation or similar. Careers open to you include 2D or 3D Animator, Modeller or VFX Artist.
Fees and Funding
Manchester 16-18*
FREE
Manchester 19+*
£0 – £4,670
All other campuses 16–18*
FREE
All other campuses 19+
£0 – £4,670
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