*[Enwl-eng] New Master Programme 'Realtime Art & Visual Effects' in cooperation with Epic Games and SideFX

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publication:  12.02.2024 11:45
keywords:  university / animation / 3d / media / higher education / film

New Master Programme 'Realtime Art & Visual Effects' in cooperation with 
Epic Games and SideFX


Salzburg/Puch-Urstein (pts012/12.02.2024/11:45) - The new Master's degree 
programme in Realtime Art & Visual Effects 
(https://www.fh-salzburg.ac.at/en/study/ct/realtime-art-visual-effects-master)* 
will start at the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences 
(https://www.fh-salzburg.ac.at/en/) (FH Salzburg) (*subject to approval). 
Talents in the field of computer animation can now apply for admission to 
this pioneering programme. The language of instruction is English.

The uniqueness of this degree programme is demonstrated by the intensive 
cooperation with leading companies in the global computer graphics industry. 
The new degree programme was accredited as an 'Academic Partner' of Epic 
Games right from the start - making Salzburg University of Applied Sciences 
the first Austrian university to do so. The US company is known as the 
developer of the game engine Unreal. The co-operation with the Canadian 
software company SideFX is just as close. Salzburg University of Applied 
Sciences is one of only six universities in the German-speaking world to 
offer certified training for Houdini, the world's leading 3D software from 
SideFX.

Study programme for future-oriented technologies

The curriculum of the Master's degree programme combines creativity and 
technology and qualifies graduates for the design of diverse visual content 
using state-of-the-art methods. This includes areas such as video game and 
film production as well as innovative applications in sectors such as the 
automotive industry, data visualisation and digital twins. The lecturers 
come from international industry companies such as Trixter, RiseFX Visual 
Effects, Industrial Light & Magic, Epic Games, Pixomondo, DNEG and UBISOFT.

"The new programme builds a bridge between the game and film industries and 
focuses on teaching content that reflects current changes in the creation of 
visual content, in particular real-time and procedural workflows as well as 
generative AI. Students have the opportunity to focus on an individual 
research project under the intensive supervision of industry experts and 
gain practical experience in professional productions," explains programme 
director Josef Schinwald.

Registration for Realtime Art & Visual Effects is now open. To apply, 
applicants must have completed a relevant Bachelor's degree programme and 
have a portfolio of creative work. The application deadline is 15 May 2024.

Facts about the Master Realtime Art & Visual Effects

* Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)
* Degree awarded: Master of Arts in Arts and Design (MA)
* Study mode: full-time
* Language: English
* Location: Puch-Urstein/Salzburg, Austria
* Further Info: 
https://www.fh-salzburg.ac.at/en/study/ct/realtime-art-visual-effects-master

"We own creativity". The Department of Creative Technologies 
(https://www.fh-salzburg.ac.at/en/study/ct) at FH Salzburg (Salzburg 
University of Applied Sciences) focuses on creativity and the design of and 
with technology. The approximately 520 students in the department work in a 
practical and project-oriented approach on interdisciplinary projects in the 
MultiMediaArt, MultiMediaTechnology and Human-Computer Interaction degree 
programmes, combining pioneering digital technologies with aesthetics and 
function. Graduates are in high demand as experts in the creative and 
digital industries. https://www.fh-salzburg.ac.at/ct

Practice-oriented, strong in research and full of opportunities: Salzburg 
University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule Salzburg) 
(https://www.fh-salzburg.ac.at/en/) offers its 3,200 students in the 
Departments of Applied Social Sciences, Business and Tourism, Creative 
Technologies, Health Sciences, Green Engineering and Circular Design and 
Information Technologies and Digitalisation best academic education with a 
high level of practical relevance. The university offers a total of 18 
Bachelor's and 15 Master's degree programmes as well as numerous further 
education opportunities are offered. More at http://www.fh-salzburg.ac.at


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emitter:  FH Salzburg
contact person:  Karin Motzko
phone:  +43 5022111077
e-mail:  medien at fh-salzburg.ac.at
website:  www.fh-salzburg.ac.at
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