Overview

3D Animation and Visualisation with pathways for Games and VFX(Hons) programme from Glasgow Caledonian University is designed for those who want to pursue an exciting career in the creative industries. The course aims to develop your traditional art skills with the latest creative technologies to create graduates fit to participate in the ever-expanding games and film/VFX industries.

This course is unique in so far that although it is a creative course, it aims to produce graduates that possess the correct mix of creative and technical skills with a firm focus on employability. To be able to thrive in the continuously evolving creative industries, you will be exposed to industry advice and project requirements, and your studies focused on practical outcomes.You will develop skills and techniques in 3D modelling, digital sculpting, surfacing and texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering and VFX compositing. You will learn how to apply techniques and skills to construct animated virtual worlds and characters for 3D games and film by working on industry briefs and projects with opportunities for internships and placements.

Your career

Graduates leave with the creative and technical skills necessary for them to respond to the diverse needs of the creative industries such as 3D animation, visualisation, games and VFX for TV and film.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

3D Modelling and Digital Sculpting

Advanced Character Animation

Motion Graphics

3D Production for Industry

Research Skills & Professional Issues

Integrated Project 3

Advanced 3D Visualisation and Animation

Creative Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Game Design Computer Sciences View 429 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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78

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Other requirements

General requirements

The grades or qualifications you need will vary by course and may also depend on your personal circumstances.

You will find the qualifications you need for each course under the Entry Requirements on the individual course pages.

So for example, if you want to study Accountancy in our Glasgow School for Business and Society, we may ask for the following entry requirements:

SQA Highers: ABBBB

A levels: BCC

IB: 26

You will normally need to achieve grades as good as or better than these standard requirements to be made an offer unless your personal circumstances mean you qualify as a widening access student.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

15200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15200 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

1820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months.

RUK: £9250

Living costs for Glasgow

620 - 1012 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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