Study Bachelor of Screen Arts - Visual Effects at Massey University in New Zealand, College of Creative Arts

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International
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- By this university

What will I learn?

In the VFX major, you’ll build an industry-ready portfolio packed with jaw-dropping effects and cinematic magic. You’ll learn how to design and control destruction, explosions, water simulations, and more-blending VFX seamlessly into live-action and game footage from concept to final cut.From building 3D characters to simulating wild environments, you’ll dive into:Character design & storyboarding3D modelling, texturing & riggingParticle effects & digital compositingVirtual volume productionPerformance capture & green screenThis is where creativity meets cutting-edge tech-and you’re in the director’s chair.

Which department am I in?

College of Creative Arts

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$45,580.00 (US$ 27,189) per year

International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Wellington Campus

Wallace Street,

Mount Cook,

Wellington,

6021, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$46,950.00 (US$ 28,006) per year

International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Wellington Campus

Wallace Street,

Mount Cook,

Wellington,

6021, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification, you will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school, or another university or tertiary institution. The specific level depends on which country or region of the world you are from.

A high school qualification equivalent to New Zealands UE

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.