Animation and Visual Effects (VFX), BA (Hons)

The BA (Hons) Animation and Visual Effects at Norwich University of the Arts inspires students by balancing core principles with cutting-edge techniques, emphasizing creativity, artistry, and storytelling in innovative moving image creation.The first year shares curriculum with BA (Hons) Animation, building foundational skills in visual language, narrative, design, colour, and composition, while addressing sustainability, diversity, and global contexts. Students engage in conceptualisation, experimentation, and iteration; hone collaboration, pitching, project management, and feedback skills; attend guest lectures, masterclasses, and events; and foster observation, criticality, and autonomy in a peer-learning studio culture. From Year 2, specialise in CGI or visual effects. Graduates build professional portfolios for roles at ILM, DNeg, Framestore, The Mill, and Epic Games, with Access:VFX membership offering mentorship and industry access, plus transferable skills for broader careers. Explore student showreels at nuagradshowcase.com.