BA (Hons) Live Visual Design & Production is a groundbreaking degree focused on creating cutting-edge visual experiences for audiences. Professionals with this skillset are in increasing demand in virtual productions, TV & film, esports, live events, Music, Theatre and corporate events.
Course details
- Qualification BA
- UCAS code W990
- Duration 3 years full-time
- Location Production Park
- Validated by University of Bolton
- Tuition fees £9,250
- Entry Requirements 104 UCAS points
- Start date September
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BA (Hons) Live Visual Design & Production is a groundbreaking degree focused on creating cutting-edge visual experiences for audiences. Professionals with this skillset are in increasing demand in virtual productions, TV & film, esports, live events, Music, Theatre and corporate events.
Course Overview
Do you want to create cutting-edge visual experiences and lead the next generation of digital designers?
BA (Hons) Live Visual Design & Production is a groundbreaking degree focused on creating cutting-edge visual experiences for audiences. Professionals with this skillset are in increasing demand in virtual productions, TV & film, esports, live events, Music, Theatre and corporate events.
Using cutting edge software and equipment, in line with the latest industry developments, you will study the creative, technical and production elements of this ground breaking industry.
Teaching is project-based and practical, and includes masterclasses with world leading experts and industry placements giving you invaluable practical experience of working within visual production.
On campus at Production Park, you'll join an ecosystem of creative minds and entrepreneurs working day in, day out to drive innovation and realise big ideas.
This course is ideal for you if you're interested in and would like to explore:
- Virtual and augmented reality (AR & VR)
- World building - video and interactive game design
- Generative content creation - using software to automatically generate content in real time
- Technical systems design
- Projection systems and technologies
- Large format LED systems (including video walls)
- Immersive and Interactive spaces
- Personal creativity and technical R&D
- Industry standard hardware and software
- Real world projects and client based briefs
- The cutting-edge of user experiences in live events
- Collaborating with other professionals
- 2D & 3D design and modelling
Key Skills Relevant to this Degree:
- Video game design & 3D modelling
- Animation
- Content creation
- Creative digital media
- Graphic design & illustration
- Interactive media
- Lighting
- Sound
- Networking & IT
The course is regulated by the Office for Students.
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Entry Requirements
112 UCAS points.
We may make you a lower or unconditional offer based on prior experience or potential demonstrated at interview.
Assessment
As well as traditional lectures, seminars and tutorials your learning will be enhanced with visits from guest speakers and masterclass seminars from industry experts, international case studies, workshops and more importantly opportunities to work on live projects as part of both practical modules and work placement; giving you unique insights and a thorough understanding of the visual production industry operating in international markets and in a range of sectors. Assessment is via a range of methods, from developing a portfolio of your work and skills, to practical assessment and research projects.
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Employability
The knowledge and skills you acquire on this course will be transferable across a range of industries, from live music, theatre and opera, to film and TV, and architectural installations. You will graduate with the ability to produce impressive lighting and video visuals using the latest techniques, making you highly employable for a career in visual production. Graduates are already in high demand for Production, Manufacturer, and Equipment Hire companies worldwide. Working as freelancers or as direct employees these individuals are already exceeding employment expectations.
Equipment / software
Students at Backstage Academy benefit from having access to a wide range of specialist equipment, software and technology in line with the latest industry developments - much of which is made possible through our partnerships with some of the industry’s best entertainment technology manufacturers and distributors.
This may include:
- Media servers - Green Hippo, Avolites, Disguise
- Content creation software (e.g. Notch, Resolume, Isadora, Smode)
- Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g. After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro)
- Game design, VR and AR (e.g. Unreal)
- Motion tracking and interactive technologies & systems
- Micro-computing
- Network systems and programming
- LED video walls
- Projection hardware
How do i apply?
Applications are made through UCAS.
You will need the following information to make an application:
Institution Code: BOLTN
Institution Number: B44
Course Code: W990
To find out more about applying for this course, please visit our application process page.
FEES AND FUNDING
To find out more about fees and funding, please visit our Student Finance page.
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