2D Animation and Character for Digital Media

Bachelor's degree

In Hatfield

£ 4001-5000

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Hatfield

About the course

Please note that this course has closed applications for 2020 intake.

This course focuses on animation, storytelling and character creation, encouraging groundbreaking and innovative visuals in traditional animation, 2D gaming, concept art and many other possible traditional and digital mediums. You’ll develop essential skills in character design, production design and animation, and explore context to your studies. Using the latest technology in our award-winning Film, Music and Media Building, you’ll hone your individual style. Eventually you’ll produce an eye-catching showreel and body of work to wow potential employers or set yourself up as the next Miyazaki. This course is accredited by Creative Skillset – run by animation professionals – reflecting the highest standard of teaching.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Hatfield (Hertfordshire)
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De Havilland Campus, Mosquito Way

Start date

OctoberEnrolment now closed

About this course




Entry requirements


UCAS pointsA LevelBTEC112
BBC: L3 in Art and Design or a creative subject which includes drawing.DMM: Subjects including Art and Design, Games Art and Amination, Amination, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills (NextGen), UAL Extended Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media (Production)


Additional requirements

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.
If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.
For more details on the University of Hertfordshire's entry requirements, please visit our Undergraduate Entry Requirements page.
Find out more about International Entry Requirements.
The University of Hertfordshire is committed to welcoming students with a wide range of qualifications and levels of experience. The entry requirements listed on the course pages provide a guide to the minimum level of qualifications needed to study each course. However, we have a flexible approach to admissions and each application will be considered on an individual basis.







This 2D Animation and Character for Digital Media degree develops a story telling and character creation approach encouraging groundbreaking and innovative visuals.
Creative Skillset accredited.
Work may evolve from drawn, painted and photographic sources or directly from the digital.
You will write and develop the script and story for your productions, planning, creating and rendering your artwork and directing your film.
You will also undertake the recording of the sound track, making voice-overs and sound effects as well as commissioning or writing music to achieve a professional outcome.

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Subjects

  • Animation
  • Design
  • Art
  • Media
  • Production

Course programme

Animated Thinking: histories, theories, contexts
CG Practices and Techniques
Digital Art
Creativity, Concept and Story
Moving Image
Moving Visions: perspectives on digital animation
Creative Project
Advanced Specialisms for 2D
Concept Art for 2D
Interactivity and Professional Practices for 2D
Professional Work Experience 30: Screen
Employment Preparation
Degree Project
Pre-Production for 2D
Critical and Cultural Studies: L6 Enquiry / Report / Essay (Digital Animation)

2D Animation and Character for Digital Media

£ 4001-5000