3D Design For Virtual Environments MA at Glasgow Caledonian University

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Course details

How long is the course?
1 year

Attendance pattern
Full time

Course qualification
MA in 3D Design For Virtual Environments

Awarding body
Glasgow Caledonian University

When does the course begin?
This course last started in Sep-08

Please contact the college to enquire about new start dates.

Course info
The MA 3D Design for Virtual Environments is designed to enable students to develop advanced skills, knowledge and understanding within the field of 3D visualisation and computer based animation, which will equip them to become skilled professionals in the 3D Design, Animation and Visual Effects Industries. This course is oriented towards current industrial needs, technology and practice and is intended to provide the students with the key skills required to develop both practical and theoretical proficiency in any specialist area of 3D animation. The Programme aims to address the demand for visual designers with the creative vision and technical skills, needed to support core design skill sets that exploit the animation and visualisation processes. Advanced skills in 3D are obvious requirement to prepare students for the fields of animation, architecture, product design, industrial design, and package design as well as any design field where 3D plays an important role in the profession. However 3D is becoming increasingly important for students pursuing advertising design, communication design, graphic design, book design, typographic design, illustration and website design. The course assumes no prior knowledge of 3D design which will enable students from other disciplines to take this opportunity to add specialist 3D expertise in three dimensional modelling and animation, digital video production and digital media integration techniques to their existing skill set. Students will gain knowledge and experience of the different production phases of a digital media project. Pre production skills such as planning, storyboarding and developing conceptualisation skills, production skills in 3D modelling, animation, lighting and rendering using advanced 3D applications such as 3DS Max and Maya, post production skills in video editing, integration of 2D and 3D visuals and DVD production will all be covered.

How much will it cost?
Course fees are subject to change and you are advised to check the current details with the course provider before enrolling on this course.

Entry Requirements
Honours degree or equivalent in appropriate discipline, ideally from an arts based subject. Where English is not your first language, we ask that you hold a minimum TOEFL score of 550/213 or a minimum IELTS score of 6.

Where is the course held? (view on a map)
Glasgow Caledonian University
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA

Venue details
Accommodation may be available to those undertaking certain learning opportunities and the institution will provide details. Childcare facilities are available on site. Early booking of sessions is strongly recommended due to high demand of limited places. Guidance and advice may be available for all aspects of student life. Facilities/Support are available for students with hearing impairment. Facilities/Support are available for students whose main language is not English. Facilities/Support are available for students with learning difficulties. Facilities/Support are available for students with restricted mobility. Facilities/Support are available for students with visual impairment.