Animation, BA Hons

Bachelor's degree

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Duration

    3 Years

Our degree in animation is designed to provide all the skills you need to get into the film, TV, visual or video game industries.


This animation degree covers a range of subjects, from 2D and 3D animation and storytelling to the technical computing skills you need for animation practice. Optional modules help you develop specific skills for work in games, VFX, film and television. These skills are also useful for other industries, such as design, advertising, or architecture and medical imaging.

To join this degree, you should ideally have a background in art/design and have attempted creative production of some kind, such as photography, video or fine art. The key is to show great visual communication skills. Popular career options for animation graduates include VFX and video games companies, advertising studios, and digital interactive media.

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About this course

112 UCAS points from A-Levels (we also accept UCAS points from alternative Level 3 qualifications including: BTEC Nationals, the International Baccalaureate and Scottish and Irish Highers)

What you should know about this course
Gain the key skills and practices of animation in a collaborative setting, and learn more about the entire production process
Combine general animation with the specialist skills you need for the VFX, games, film and TV industries
Develop creative aesthetics across multiple areas of general animation, such as character design, 3D modelling, motion graphics, etc.
The course reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the animation industry. It will suit a variety of backgrounds in traditional / digital art and design
The degree offers interrelated subjects in 3D modelling and animation, 2D animation practice, digital sculpting, and software / hardware skills.

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2020

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Subjects

  • Animation
  • Design
  • VFX
  • 3d training
  • Graphics
  • Art
  • 3D
  • Advertising
  • Industry
  • Media
  • Architectural

Course programme

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

  • Media Technologies (30 credits)
  • Animation Principles (30 credits)
  • Storytelling for Moving Image (30 credits)
  • Experimental Studio Practices (30 credits)
Year 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

  • Animation Practice (30 credits)
  • Innovative Storytelling (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 60 credits from this list of options.

  • Sound and Image (30 credits)
  • VFX Principles (30 credits)
  • Game Design Principles (30 credits)
Year 3

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

  • Animation Studio (30 credits)
  • Animation Project (60 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

  • Transmedia (30 credits)
  • Audiovisual Practices (30 credits)
  • VFX Studio (30 credits)
  • Games Incubator (30 credits)

Additional information

Home/international fees -  £14,500

Animation, BA Hons

£ 9,250 VAT inc.