Level 5 Pearson BTEC HND in Creative Media Production (Visual Effects)

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma
(HND) in Visual Effects (VFX) is a practice-led, industry-focused
qualification designed to prepare creative learners for professional
careers in the visual effects and digital media industries.

The programme develops essential creative,
technical, and professional skills required for visual effects production
across film, television, animation, games, and digital media platforms.
Students gain hands-on experience across the VFX production pipeline, including
concept development, pre-visualisation, 3D modelling, animation, compositing,
rendering, asset management, and professional project delivery, supported by
industry-relevant tools and workflows.

Delivered through an applied learning approach,
the programme combines project-based assessments and real-world creative
briefs. Learners are encouraged to develop problem-solving abilities, teamwork
skills, professional behaviours, and effective communication practices, while
also gaining awareness of ethics, sustainability, health and safety, and
intellectual property within creative production environments.

On successful completion, learners can progress
directly to the final year of a relevant honours degree in Visual Effects,
Animation, Film Production, Digital Media, Games Design, or related creative
disciplines, or pursue entry-level and junior roles within the visual
effects and creative media industries.