The Visual Effects and Motion Graphics course, was formerly known as Broadcast Media Design and Technology. This course title and content has been changed to focus and update the teaching content, meet the industry standards and requirements, and student employability in this field. In order to have this course accredited by Creative Skillset by the 2014/2015 academic year and meet the demand for better qualified professionals, the Digital Design and Technologies courses have been completely revamped starting at level 1 in the 2012-2013 academic year, with level 2 this 2013-2014 academic year and level 3 in 2014-2015. Television, Film and Creative Industries in general have been experiencing a period of exponential growth over the last 5 years, with the added influence of the Internet and emerging technologies, which have changed the way TV and film are recorded, produced, screened and viewed. These developments, as well as the rapid growth of interactive and 3D TV have resulted in the need for a new type of creative technologist, while the increase in the sophistication of visual effects and post-production in films, TV and advertisements has increased demand for talented media designers. Highly skilled, innovative, and exceptionally imaginative professionals are required to be fluent in the creative use of emerging digital media technologies and tools. This includes advanced titling artists, motion graphics designers, and visual effects experts and interactive technologists for Film and Video, TV, post-production, and virtual production environments. Our Visual Effects and Motion Graphics undergraduate course allows students to specialise and to match your studies to your own particular interest, while maintaining a broad approach. * View more videos of our students sharing their experience about the course * Read what our students say about this course Aims The Visual Effects and Motion Graphics course aims to produce creative designers with the technological skill to both produce a short duration (2 minutes or less), high quality media piece, and to create post-production visual effects and motion graphics solutions of professional industry standard for any big or small VFX and Motion Design company in the UK and beyond. The course content integrates creative design and technological skills development,and conceptual knowledge providing students with multiple, hybrid skills and aptitudes, developing their core skills and abilities that the industry requires in an ever-evolving, technologically demanding media landscape. The course is designed to develop creative design, production, implementation, and post-production skills and processes, needed for the various phases of modern digital TV, video and filmmaking and workflow. There are few other programmes in the UK that aim to develop both the technological and aesthetic ingenuity required for the Visual Effects and Motion Graphics sector, within the entertainment and creative industries. We have a proven track record in producing accomplished professionals of high caliber for this sector.

Graduates who have both creative ability and advanced technical knowledge in film and video post-production are in ever growing demand. The creative industries are growing at 6% per year, but, significantly for the employment prospects of graduates of this course the Film and TV post-production and VFX industries are growing at 16% per year with average growth across all sectors at 4%. Indeed, the creative industries have been a focus of Central Government interest over the last few years, contributing to almost 10% of the UK's GDP. According to David McNulty, a post-production artist currently working on film titles from Columbia Pictures and Warner Bros, "There is a high demand in today’s post-production industry for a new generation of up-and-coming professionals. The industry needs graduates who have a combination of cross-platform, multi-discipline understanding mixed with strong hands-on practical knowledge." Careers Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey Graduates from this course who have both the creative ability and knowledge to promote the use of technology in the design, generation and postproduction for digital TV broadcast will be in ever growing demand. In 2011/12, six months after graduating: * 73.3% of graduates with a first degree were in employment * 13.3% were in full-time further study Read more about graduate destinations for this subject area There is a relaxed and friendly relationship between students and staff at Brunel and we take a genuine interest and pride in the success of our students and graduates. This, together with acknowledged high quality teaching and resources, results in an excellent record of employment amongst our graduates. Our links with industry mean that graduates are well-placed to enter the dynamic world of digital film and TV. Recent graduates have gone on to work for the BBC, Wurmsers TV Graphics, Philips, Sky, VentureThree and a variety of design companies. Placements You have the opportunity to undertake high quality work placements within prestigious organisations such as BSkyB, Stream UK, JVC, and Dolby Laboratories. However, increasingly, students are selecting smaller companies to obtain a more flexible placement opportunity.
 The University maintains close contact with you during your placement year. The industrial placement year is assessed and contributes to your degree – students who successfully complete the placement year graduate with ‘Professional Practice as part of their degree title in recognition of their time spent in industry. You will be required to keep a record of your training and the work you do throughout the year, and submit coursework to demonstrate the placement learning you have undertaken.
 Some of the benefits of a work placement to students include: experience in their desired or related field; developing work-related skills demanded industry employers, enhancing your employability; personal development, including: self-confidence, self-discipline and responsibility; and a salary, since most Brunel placements are paid.
 Brunel has a dedicated Placement and Careers Centre with over 30 staff, including specialist industry consultants. Each course has a dedicated placement officer who supports students through the placement process, as well as course lecturers to visit and support you. The service includes CV writing, one-to-one guidance and mock interviews. Brunel was named 'Best University Placement Service' at the Rate My Placement Awards 2012.