Art Direction and Visual Effects (Hons) University of the Arts London (UAL)

Overview

Art Direction and Visual Effects (Hons) at University of the Arts London (UAL) will teach you the skills required to be an Art Director or visual effects (VFX) artist for screen-based entertainment. You’ll learn how to use design and technology to shape innovative ideas that drive the visual identity of film, television, animation and computer games.  

What to expect

• Industry skills: You’ll learn the skills needed for storyboarding, pre-visualisation, editing and sound.
• Art direction: Master the art of creating concepts and designs that define the look of a film, TV, interactive or animated project.
• Design skills: Develop concept art skills including digital painting with Photoshop and creating 3D models for environment and character creation. 
• Analysis: You’ll be shown how to carry out character and script analysis.
• Research: Develop your research skills and personal reference material considering climate, racial and social justice issues.
• An introduction to new and existing technologies: Delve into virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), computer generated imagery (CGI), green screen and digital visual effects.
• Access to Wimbledon's shared workshops: View the Wimbledon facilities.

• This course prepares you for progression into a range of careers such as:
• Art direction for film and television, animation, games, advertising, live event design, education and teaching, exhibitions and postgraduate study.