3D Computer Animation

MA 3D Computer Animation

Delivery method: Full-time
Course Reference: MACA

Course Overview

New Skillset Bournemouth Screen and Media Academy Bursary Awards - could cover up to 80% of your tuition fee.

This course is delivered by the National Centre for Computer Animation
A Skillset Screen and Media Academy Course

Computer animation is probably the most successful application of digital technology in the creative arts. It complements the work of traditional animators. It has revolutionised the world of film special effects and has created a totally new leisure activity - computer games, which at a global level is a billion-dollar industry. Computer animation is seen in television productions, films, animated feature films, computer games, training videos, scientific visualisation, flight simulation, virtual environments, the Internet, and interactive media applications. All of these sectors offer exciting and rewarding career prospects, which can be accessed by anyone with the appropriate skills.

We encourage the students to build a critical framework to work creatively within, so they may take those skills they have gained into the world of computer animation. We do this by:

• Creating a professional studio environment
• Teaching computer graphic fundamentals, leading to a better grasp of the subject matter, and ultimately the transferable skills required to pursue your career path
• Teaching best practice and techniques found in industry
• Mentoring and tutorials
• Providing each student with their own workstation

Why BU?

• BU is home to the internationally-renowned National Centre for Computer Animation
• We have regular high profile guest lecturers such as DreamWorks animator Dave Burgess
• '3D World' magazine named us as number one in the UK and number eight in the world for computer animation