MSc Computer Graphics Production

Course code: MG5AP

Start date: If you're from the UK or EU you can apply to study this course in: September 2012 January 2013 If you're from a country outside the EU you can apply to study this course full time in: September 2012 January 2013

Course length: Full time: one year Part time: three years

Campus: Kedleston Road site, Derby Campus

This course is available to international students

MSc Computer Graphics Production is for you if you who want to be involved in one of the many growing areas of computer graphics, whether it's video games, TV, film, or visualisation. All you need to join the programme is a first degree in computing or a relevant discipline.

The course covers advanced topics which are core to computer graphics based industries. You will be able to put the knowledge and skills you gain in to practice in the development of your graphics portfolio.

You will learn practical techniques and industry standard toolsets for the development of 3D graphics for production, and you will develop graphics pipelines and get the opportunity to work on live projects to solve new and unique problems, relating to ever changing needs of graphics production. There is scope within the programme for you to specialise in a particular technical area of interest or to develop a more general production focused skill set, depending on your interests.

You will be able to develop a professional portfolio to showcase your specialist skill set and make you better placed to pursue a career in computer graphics based industries.

This is a resource intensive course.

UK/EU students

• £755 per module (you usually take 9 of these modules in total)

International students

• Full time: £10,760 (in total)

*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.

Studying full time

During term time you will usually spend 12 hours per week in lectures, tutorials and supervised practical sessions. You will also need to spend time on background reading, research and assignments. During the practical sessions you will have access to state-of-the-art resources. You will undertake the individual project dissertation during the summer period.

Studying part time

For the first two years you will attend classes for six hours per week during term time. You'll also be required to spend time on background reading, research and assignments. There are no formal lessons in the final stage, but you'll meet with your project supervisor on a regular basis.

How you're assessed

You will be assessed by coursework throughout the programme.

There is increasing demand in the computer graphics sector for technical and creative people. However, there is a gap between the skills of candidates and their ability to demonstrate these skills to potential employers.

The MSc Computer Graphics Production will give you experience of industry methods and practices, and will enable you to build a strong portfolio of work that will enhance your position in the job market.

Alternatively, you could undertake further research leading to a PhD

"The masters degree is preparing me for life in the gaming industry. The programme content means I can perform effectively in any aspect of the digital entertainment industry."

Chukwuma Emma-Ogbangwo

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