Digital effects is a very intense programe. As a master program you are meant to have some 3D background. However, it is not needed in order to join the course. You will be mainly working with two programs Houdini and Nuke.
There is also a lot of self-taught. Teachers are going to be helping you if needed but there is a lot of work that needs to be done on your own. Classes are mostly practical, but there is some theory too. This theory is focused to explain important information that can sometimes be applied to the work.
The faculty is big and there is a lot of atmosphere. There will always be somebody there to help when needed.