Computer Graphics Technology BSc(Hons)

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Facts about Computer Graphics Technology

Year of entry	2012
Qualification	BSc(Hons)
Application route	3 years full-time: apply through UCAS (code G452) 4 years sandwich: apply through UCAS (code G451) 4 years full-time including foundation year: apply through UCAS (code G453) Please note: this foundation route is currently closed to Home applicants for September 2012 entry. 6 years part-time: apply direct to the University
Modules	Module Listing

About this course

Why choose this course?

This course aims to produce graduates with a balanced mix of the technical and artistic skills that are highly valued within the computer-generated imagery (CGI), visual effects, computer animation, games and multimedia industries. It is taught by staff from the fields of science, technology and design, and balances theory with practical work including the use of industry-standard 2D and 3D CGI graphics software.

What will you study?

Early stages of the course provide a strong foundation in the science, mathematics, design and IT principles on which computer graphics technology is based. Once you have mastered the technical background, you can then explore advanced computer graphics techniques such as character rigging, dynamics, particle systems, advanced rendering and digital compositing. You can choose option modules to specialise in areas such as computer programming, multimedia and digital imaging.

Module listing

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Year 1

Visual Thinking
Programming Essentials
Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) 1
Numerical and Mathematical Techniques
Introductory Physical Science
Visual Structures
Fundamentals of Computer Imagery
Practical Programming OR Instrumentation Principles for Media Technology

Year 2

Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) 2
Digital Moving Images OR Advanced Programming Concepts OR Software Developments with Java OR Introduction to Visual Basic
Graphics Software Embedded Language Programming
Multimedia Design
Computer Animation
Film and Television Studies
Project Design and Investigation Skills

Year 3

Advanced CGI
Technical Direction in Computer Graphics
Digital Media Editing and Compositing
Project
Computer Graphics and Image Processing
Dissertation
Option modules
Option modules

Option modules may include:
- Advanced Multimedia design
- Advanced Visual basic programming
- Applications of Digital Imaging
- Computer Graphics
- Instrumentation Systems Design
- Internet Security
- Scientific C++
- Web Technologies