You are expected to come from a technical background (Computer Science, Physics, Maths, Engineering) with an existing knowledge of programming and the course will build upon this, providing you with a combination of artistic sensibilities, problem-solving and technical skills, which can be applied to the role of technical director within the animation and games industries. Technical directors often have to work alongside computer animators and resolve technical problems either by configuring existing software tools or designing new tools.
During your year-long study, you will develop your programming and scripting skills, and become familiar with special techniques and tools associated with computer animation. These skills are assessed in a variety of projects you will undertake during the year. Emphasis is placed on the use of industry standard hardware and software in the development of these techniques. Typical examples include the development of C++ programs to test new algorithms, the writing of shaders to support rendering, and the developing of scripts and tools to create new effects.
The academic aspects will provide you with a strong theoretical underpinning for the principal areas of study, including lecture series on computer graphics techniques, animation software development, principles of computer graphics, the fusion of art and technology, and personal research projects. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with students on the other two Master’s courses in the Group Project. This format provides a realistic setting to discover what it’s like working with other creative people and working to a strict timescale.
The course attracts students from all over the world, giving it a strong interdisciplinary, international feel.
For courses starting in September 2017 and January 2018.The Academic Scholarship recognises outstanding academic achievement among our postgraduate applicants. To qualify for this award, you need to demonstrate an excellent academic profile that is relevant to your course. If you are enrolling on any full-time taught postgraduate course at BU (including CPE, LPC and PG Dip Legal Practice), or a Master’s by Research, you will automatically be awarded the scholarship, provided that you meet the above requirements. The scholarship is paid in the form of a reduction to your tuition fees.
Value of Scholarship(s)
£2,000
Eligibility
As a minimum, you need an upper second-class honours (2i) from a Bachelor’s degree (or an overseas equivalent), or CPE with a merit profile Any UK or EU student applying for a full-time taught postgraduate degree at BU You cannot receive this scholarship if you are applying for a Postgraduate Diploma or distance learning course but applicants for the PG Dip Legal Practice are eligible for this award You cannot be in receipt of any other scholarships.
For courses starting in September 2017 and January 2018.If you’re passionate about music and want to continue to develop your talents while you’re studying for your degree, our BU Music scholarships are here to support you. Some of the money you’re awarded will go towards regular music lessons for your main instrument or voice with one of the university’s tutors, but you can use the remainder to see your favourite artists in concert, buy new music for your collection or even to pick up a new outfit to wear on stage - whatever fuels your musical passion.There are two types of music scholarships available - major award and minor award.
Value of Scholarship(s)
£1,150 (major award) or £450 (minor award)
Eligibility
To apply for one of these awards, you must be able to demonstrate that you are a talented musician or vocalist and that you have been involved in ensemble activity. Any UK, EU or international applicant applying for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at BU
Application Procedure
Apply online by 31 August if your course starts in September and 30 November if your course starts in January. Late applications may be considered if there are funds remaining.
For courses starting in September 2017 or January 2018.The BU Sport Scholarship is available to high level sporting athletes coming to study at either undergraduate or postgraduate level at BU. The scholarship is designed to provide you with the funding you need to develop your sporting abilities and take them to the next level.You can apply for up to £5,000 of funding and put this money towards coaching, equipment, competition entry fees, travel expenses or/or support services.You must demonstrate excellence in your chosen sport, and be part of a Regional, National and/or International squad and compete at that level. Athletes receiving a scholarship will ideally represent BU in the BUCS programme (League and Individual), as well as themselves and/or their club at regional, national or international level. Individual athletes will also need to be competitive with top performers within the BUCS programme.
Value of Scholarship(s)
£500 to £5,000
Eligibility
You must be a high performing sportsperson and have the desire to continue to develop in the sporting arena, as well as academically.Any UK/EU or international applicant applying for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course delivered at BU.
Application Procedure
Apply online by 31 August if your course starts in September and 30 November if your course starts in January.
Executive Dean's Scholarship - Faculty of Media & Communication
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4 Awards
For courses starting in September 2017.This scholarship is available to any UK or EU applicant for a full-time taught Media Master's degree delivered by the Faculty of Media & Communication, excluding Postgraduate Diplomas, who can demonstrate an outstanding academic profile relating to their course.
Value of Scholarship(s)
50% tuition fee reduction
Eligibility
You will need to have a minimum of an upper second-class honours degree (2i) and must fill in an application further highlighting your academic achievements and explaining why you should be considered for this scholarship Any UK or EU student applying for a full-time taught Media postgraduate course with the Faculty of Media & Communication Applicants for Postgraduate Diplomas are not eligible for this award You can’t receive this scholarship if you have been awarded any other BU scholarship.
Chevening Scholarship (External Scholarship)
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No. of awards TBC
A full Chevening Scholarship includes: tuition fee waiver travel to and from your home country an arrival allowance the cost of an entry clearance (visa) application a grant for thesis or dissertation an excess baggage allowance a monthly personal living allowance.
Value of Scholarship(s)
Full tuition fee waiver
Eligibility
Any international student applying for a full-time taught Master's degree at BU who is a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country at the time of application and who intends to return there at the end of the period of study.
Application Procedure
Apply online.The deadlines are country specific but the application window is usually August each year for September entry in the following year.
For courses starting in September 2017 or January 2017.The Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship for international students is designed to recognise outstanding academic achievement.You need to be enrolling on a full-time taught postgraduate course delivered at BU. This includes Master’s by research, CPE, LPC and PG Dip Legal Practice, but excludes distance-learning courses, Postgraduate Diplomas and certain courses delivered by the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences.
Value of Scholarship(s)
£3,500 (tuition fee reduction)
Eligibility
To qualify for the Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship (International), you need a minimum of 65% in your Bachelor's degree, or an upper second-class Honours degree from a UK university, or a CPE with a merit profile for entry to LPC (Legal Practice Course) Any international applicant for a full-time postgraduate course, excluding Postgraduate Diplomas or distance learning courses If you're applying for the PG Dip Legal Practice, and meet the criteria, you are eligible for this award You cannot be in receipt of any other BU scholarships.
International Partnership Scholarship Communication University of China (CUC)
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20+ Awards
For September 2017 entry. You don’t need to apply for this scholarship, as you will automatically be considered for it should you meet the above criteria and be holding an offer of a place on a Media School Master's course by 31 May 2017.
Value of Scholarship(s)
£2,000 (tuition fee reduction)
Eligibility
This scholarship will be awarded to any postgraduate students from the Communication University of China (CUC) who apply to study a full-time taught postgraduate degree at The Media School Any Chinese student who is studying a course with CUC and who applies for a taught postgraduate degree at The Media School You can’t receive this scholarship in conjunction with any other BU scholarship, except the BU International Partnership Excellence Scholarship (CUC).
BU Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
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10 Awards
For September 2017 entry.In addition to your academic achievements, you will also need to showcase an outstanding personal profile through your personal statement in the application form.
Value of Scholarship(s)
50% tuition fee reduction
Eligibility
Any international applicant from China, India, Nigeria, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, the USA or Vietnam who is studying a full-time taught postgraduate course at BU It is open to any students applying for a full-time postgraduate course with BU who achieves a high level of academic study in their undergraduate studies You cannot receive this scholarship if you have applied for a distance learning course You cannot be in receipt of any other BU scholarship
BU Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
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10 Awards
For September 2017 entry.In addition to your academic achievements, you will also need to showcase an outstanding personal profile through your personal statement in the application form.
Value of Scholarship(s)
50% tuition fee reduction
Eligibility
Any international applicant from China, India, Nigeria, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, the USA or Vietnam who is studying a full-time taught postgraduate course at BU It is open to any students applying for a full-time postgraduate course with BU who achieves a high level of academic study in their undergraduate studies You cannot receive this scholarship if you have applied for a distance learning course You cannot be in receipt of any other BU scholarship
Executive Dean's Scholarship - Faculty of Media & Communication (International)
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4 Awards
For courses starting September 2017The Executive Dean’s Scholarship for the Faculty of Media & Communication (International) is available to any international postgraduate applicant for a full-time taught Media Master's degree, excluding Postgraduate Diplomas, delivered by this School, who can demonstrate an outstanding academic profile relating to their course.
Value of Scholarship(s)
50% tuition fee reduction
Eligibility
You will need to have a minimum of an upper second-class honours degree (2i) and must fill in an application further highlighting your academic achievements and explaining why you should be considered for this scholarship Any international applicant for a full-time taught postgraduate Media course with the Faculty of Media & Communication Applicants for Postgraduate Diplomas are not eligible for this award You can’t receive this scholarship if you have been awarded any other BU scholarship.
For September 2017 entry.If you meet the criteria and hold an offer of a place on a BU Master's course by 31 May 2017, you will automatically receive this scholarship - you don’t need to apply for it.
Value of Scholarship(s)
25% fee reduction
Eligibility
Any student resident in Colombia currently studying at EAFIT, Escuela de Ingenieria de Antioquia (EIA), Universidad del Rosario or Universidad de La Sabana who is applying for a full-time taught Master’s at BU You cannot be in receipt of any other BU scholarships.
A Bachelors Honours degree, 2:1 or above or equivalent. If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.5 (Academic) or above.
Last Updated
12 May 2017
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