AI has transformed media production, creating numerous job opportunities in machine learning. This course provides cutting-edge skills and networking with industry giants like Disney, Pixar, and ILM, enhancing your marketability and career prospects.
Why study MSc Artificial Intelligence for Media at BU?
- Accredited Excellence: Benefit from the NCCA's top-ranking status in the UK, Europe, and globally (Animation Career Review 2024), and prestigious accreditations like Houdini Certified School and Unreal Academic Partnership.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access industry-standard animation labs featuring Maya, Houdini, and Nuke, alongside a green screen and motion capture studio. Utilise cutting-edge tools such as Python, PyTorch TensorFlow, and full green screen TV and MOCAP studios, endorsed by industry leaders like Houdini and Unreal Engine.
- Industry Exposure: Engage with visiting speakers and alumni from top companies like Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, and Industrial Light & Magic, gaining valuable insights and networking opportunities.
- Collaborative Learning: Collaborate with peers across NCCA Master’s courses, simulating real-world teamwork, preparing you for professional environments.
- Masters Project Showcase: Undertake a significant project showcased at the degree show attended by top recruiters such as DreamWorks, Epic Games, and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, enhancing your portfolio and career prospects.
- Comprehensive Skill Development: Gain practical skills in machine learning for media production, data mining, software engineering, and media data analytics, preparing you to solve complex technical issues in modern computer animation.
- BFX Festival: Attend the annual BFX Festival hosted by Bournemouth University, featuring a week-long schedule of inspiring talks, panels, and masterclasses delivered by industry experts, fostering the next generation of artists, technicians, and engineers.
Study at the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA)
The NCCA is one of the most established and highly regarded centres for computer graphics and animation education and research. As one of very few research-intensive animation centres in the UK, our expertise not only ensures our courses remain at the forefront of education, but also helps to define new industry practices.
The NCCA is ranked as the UK’s top animation school, second in Europe and third internationally (Animation Career Review, 2021).
