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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