Animation

Content

A new integrated course that combines the latest technologies with traditional modes of animation.

The animation industry is booming, with films like Shrek, Persepolis and Monsters Inc attracting massive audiences. The MA Animation - a brand new course - recognises traditional modes of animation production and delivery. But it also acknowledges and embraces the impact made by new technologies that have resulted in contemporary animation's central role in moving image practice.

This course takes an integrated approach to the relationships between research, criticial analysis and creative practice. It seeks to offer an experience where you will be able to reflect on and be influenced by a broad range of creative strategies, approaches and practice. You will have the opportunity to propose and develop your own projects, supported through the taught elements of the course.

The course team are all actively involved in professional practice and investigative academic work. Course Director Tim Shore's work has been shown at international festivals throughout the world. His film Cabinet (2008) won second prize at transmediale.08.Berlin. The collaboration with Animate Projects - a London-based agency - offers students access to an archive of artists, commissioning and production expertise.

Structure

The course is full-time and delivered in three stages of 15 weeks each. It is structured around three projects, a programme of historical and contextual studies lectures and seminars, and a series of electives.

• Stage 1 will include the following units: induction, research methods, a project development (practice), and the first of two historical and contextual studies programmes.
• Stage 2 will include a second project development unit, a choice of electives and the second historical and contextual studies programme.
• Stage 3 is focused on the production of a major self-initiated project, that will be presented in public and supported by a written report.