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Animation BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
Online
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
3 Years
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
On our BA (Hons) Animation programme, you’ll experiment with the latest digital software, learn about the principles of animation, produce distinctive animated films and develop the professional awareness you need to launch your career. Working with experienced teaching staff in our newly refurbished, dedicated production studio, you will gain the knowledge and expertise you need through traditional and digital animation practice.
You will experiment with a broad range of methods, materials and processes, from traditional hand-drawn animation to 3D digital techniques.
The course will encourage you to select from and combine methods in pursuing your individual interests, developing a distinctive approach to animation production and helping you to realise your own unique vision.
You will explore the use of animation for storytelling, social commentary, personal agenda films, documentary, music videos, live performance, broadcasting and advertising.
Employable Graduates – we’re ranked 15th highest amongst all UK universities and 12th for English institutions with 96% of graduates in work or further study within six months of completing their degree: HESA 2016.
Our varied and exciting curriculum includes drawing, sequential image making, 2D and 3D computer animation, character development, narrative, timing, editing, sound and the historical and contemporary context of animation. Animation plays an increasingly important role in the messages that are part of our daily lives, not only on our film and television screens but also on the internet and mobile devices. The programme provides the ideal preparation for many careers in Animation both as an independent filmmaker or part of a wider creative team.
About this course
Our graduates have gone on to establish successful animation studios or to work for major TV production companies. There are wide-ranging career opportunities for animators in advertising, film, television, games design, web design, creative studios, education and the freelance world.
The course offers you the ideal preparation for careers in this ever-changing market where you can challenge the use and production of animation. Because we take a contemporary view of animation and its applications, you will showcase your work to potential employers through a variety of platforms, advertising and mobile devices.
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Subjects
- Approach
- Animation
- 3d training
- Drawing
- 3D
- Project
- Culture
- History
- Animation Authoring
- Animation Engineering
- Knowledge
- Digital
- Digital Animation
Course programme
You will study modules such as:
Stage one
During the first year of study studio briefs and workshops will help you define your creativity and approach to animation, while honing your knowledge of digital techniques, drawing and core animation principles. Your lectures and seminars will also focus on the culture, history and context of your subject.
You’ll study modules such as:
- The Principles of Animation
- Pre-Production and Visual Development
- Animation Production
- Critical Approaches to Animation and Visual Effects
You’ll focus on developing skills in a project-based environment, exploring ways of thinking to help you excel in animation. You’ll become increasingly confident with professional approaches to animation and module content will extend your theoretical and technological capabilities within the subject. Your studies will be enriched through links with animation practitioners and agencies as well as the chance to take part in global and national competitions and live projects set by outside agencies.
You’ll study modules such as:
- Advanced Animation Production
- Animation Applications and Contexts
- Professional Practice
- Researching Animation and Visual Effects: Principles and Practices
The emphasis in your final year will be on building original, distinctive animations based on strong ideas and technical skill. There is a major project in which you will showcase your abilities as well as competitions and live project briefs.
- Specialist Practice in Animation
- Negotiated Studies in Animation
- Independent Research Project in Animation and Visual Effects
- Portfolio and Promotion
Additional information
£9,250 per year* (2020/21)
International fee
£14,045 per year (2020/21)
Animation BA (Hons)