Film and Visual Effects Degrees
On our courses, you'll discover countless opportunities to build industry experience, networks and connections to help you transition from student to creative professional.
Film and Visual Effects courses Book an Open DayThrough our hands-on courses and state-of-the-art facilities, we can offer students the best opportunities to build a successful career in film and TV.
Why Film and Visual Effects at USW?
Film and Visual Effects Courses
Across three years of study, students will have the opportunity to experience a variety of filmmaking approaches and film craft disciplines before specialising in a key area of interest. As the course progresses, there will be a range of opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, and creative thinking led by independent curiosity.
By combining these different disciplines, students gain the opportunity to collaborate with each other, with other USW students and with industry professionals to develop their skills to a higher level.
Working with top industry practitioners and alongside BBC Wales’ training scheme It’s My Shout, you will learn the importance of storytelling, self-shooting and single camera 'guerilla' filmmaking.
By combining these different disciplines, students gain the opportunity to collaborate with each other, with other USW students and with industry professionals to develop their skills to a higher level.
The Production Management pathway builds on an applicant’s experience in film making, be it in professional or educational contexts, prior to their application for a place on the course. Portfolios should show an aptitude for film making and business management.
The MA Film (Screenwriting) pathway is designed to give you the knowledge needed to write your first feature, moving from pitch to treatment to final draft within a year.
Embrace creative freedom and a sense of belonging as you develop the skills and experience desired by the world’s top film, TV and commercial studios.
Why USW?
92% of BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Motion Graphics students at USW were satisfied with their course. (National Student Survey 2024).
Why USW?
Students have worked on major TV shows, including Sex Education and His Dark Materials.
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92% of BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Motion Graphics students at USW were satisfied with their course. (National Student Survey 2024).
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