Junior visual effects - VFX artist or assistant technical director - ATD

Create high quality, performant visuals within budgets.

Typical duration

1y 6m

Training funded

Fully funded

Route

Creative and design

Standard ref

ST1325

Role overview

A junior VFX artist or assistant technical director works in visual effects facilities creating digital imagery that enhances or replaces elements in film, TV, and commercials. At level 4, apprentices develop either the artistic skills of a VFX artist or the technical pipeline skills of an ATD, depending on their specialism. Both pathways lead to mid-level and senior roles in a growing UK VFX industry.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.

Make-up Artist (Excludes Performance Make-up)

Design Occupations n.e.c.

Career profile

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Career profile

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Career profile

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Related university routes

If you'd prefer the degree route instead of an apprenticeship, these UK courses cover similar ground.

Degree

2D Animation and Stop Motion

Teesside University

Degree

2D Animation and Stop Motion

Teesside University

Degree

2D Animation and Stop Motion (with Foundation Year)

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Degree

3d Animation And Visual Effects

West Herts College