Visual Effects (VFX) - Digital Arts and Entertainment
Become an expert in Visual Effects
Visual Effects (VFX) is a major within the Bachelor of Digital Arts and Entertainment programme.
This programme teaches you the secrets behind creating VFX blockbusters and provides you with all the tools you need to create stunning visual effects.
From the start of the programme, you get a behind-the-scenes look. Analysing film magic begins with rotoscoping, tracking, matchmoving, and compositing. Later, you will delve into the green key studio or film on location with a green screen.
Right from the start you will build a strong foundation in mathematics and programming. Then, we make use of all the features of SideFx Houdini, a robust software package that is ideal for creating procedural 3D content and enables you to generate stunning scenes. You also learn about all possible scenarios in simulation: explosions, smoke, particles, fluids, cloth, muscles, and hair.
You will literally become the CGI photographer of a hyperrealistic 3D scene complemented with footage, 2.5D matte paintings, and set extensions. Techniques such as finishing and colour grading will be the final steps in this production process.
The composition of this curriculum is based on the current needs of the film industry. With your portfolio, you will be able to approach MPC, ILM, DNEG, The Mill, etc. Whether it's London or Montreal, the opportunities will be unlimited!
Quality assurance in every programme
Quality assurance is embedded in the daily operation of our entire programme. We continuously and systematically improve the quality of our courses. The involvement of students, field professionals and alumni is crucial in this process.
In 2024, the Digital Arts & Entertainment bachelor's programme was reviewed by an independent and external panel. The review was conducted by VLUHR QA. The quality of the programme was evaluated positively.
Recent graduates of the Digital Arts & Entertainment bachelor's programme have stated that they were satisfied with the quality of the training they received. Graduate satisfaction is monitored every year with an exit survey completed upon graduation. Click here to see a review of satisfaction figures.
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- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
Note:
- Motivation Letter – A motivation letter is a required document when applying to the programmes at this university.
- Mathematics – Good mathematics knowledge will be needed for your studies, so a higher level in Mathematics at school is recommended.
- Application Fee – Howest charges a €50 application administration fee.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
Future job opportunities
- Render supervisior
- ERotoscoper
- Technical artist
- Compositor
- 3D artist
- ...
