Film and Television Production with Visual Effects

Overview

Study, explore and practise contemporary film and television postproduction with a focus on creative aspects of visual effects. Learn a variety of postproduction techniques, including compositing, colour grading and conforming visual effects projects. We'll teach you through a mix of workshops, lectures, screenings and masterclasses with leading academics and industry professionals. You'll use industry-standard facilities in a vibrant and supportive environment. 

You'll realise your own creative and technical projects and develop essential professional skills to pursue a career in industry.On this Film and Television Production with Visual Effects programme from University of York you can focus on formal research into the technologies behind postproduction systems. Alternatively you can focus on production-orientated work and apply for the MSc Film and Television Production with Visual Effects.

Many of our graduates work in the industry, from film to television companies, and some of our graduates have gone on to research in industry or academia.

Careers and skills

The film and television industry is highly competitive and there is a constant demand for visual effects artists with a solid knowledge of current software and postproduction techniques. There's also demand for artists who possess a firm grasp of story and how technology can enhance the viewing experience.

There's an increasing demand for researchers, in both industry and academia, who have a firm understanding of postproduction tools and how they can be applied to create the next generation of postproduction technologies.

Career opportunities

Many of our graduates are working in the industry, with companies such as:

• Industrial Light and Magic
• Double Negative
• Moving Picture Company (MPC)
• Oriental Dreamworks
• Bloomberg LP
• Nvizible
• Prime Focus
• Films at 59
• CCTV (Chinese television)
• China Film Group
• GSP Studios

Others have gone on to further study or to work in academia at institutions including Oxford University and the City University of Hong Kong.