Bachelor Animation
Bachelor's degree
In Coleraine
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Bachelor's degree
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Coleraine (Northern Ireland)
Animation has become in integral part of the film, television, games and design industries from Jurassic Park to Avatar, Angry Birds to Call of Duty, Xbox to mobile. The field of animation has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years. With new distribution methods and technologies, your work will have many paths to reach a worldwide audience.
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Subjects
- Animation
- Design
- International
- Industry
- Skills and Training
Course programme
Students work both collaboratively and individually in an immersive studio environment on a wide range of animation based projects. Students will have the opportunity to develop their own specialist skills or study a range of areas to develop a wider understanding of the subject.
First year provides students with the opportunity to work together on a range of projects designed to introduce them to the broad range of artistic and technical opportunities within the subject area. Creative problem solving and visual thinking are central in year one where students develop new world concepts, which become fertile ground for design thinking and creative experimentation. Students develop the skills and thinking to create 3D computer animated films and interactive designs using the latest industry standard technologies.
Second year will cultivate an environment where each student can experience a wide range of facets within the spectrum of animation. Greater emphasis will be placed on the individuals role within teamwork, mirroring the collaborative nature of the digital creative industries. Students are encouraged to become increasingly aware of their strengths and how they align to roles and opportunities within industry.
After successful completion of Year 2 students can opt to undertake a placement year, leading to the award of a Diploma in Professional Practice or Diploma in International Academic Studies. The DPP is generally European-based and studio orientated. The DIAS allows for further study at an institution in either Europe or in the USA, under the Erasmus scheme, the Study USA scheme or the Year abroad scheme. You will obtain the appropriate award in addition to your degree's classification on successful completion of your Final Year. Many students avail of this exciting and valuable opportunity, and see a great benefit when they return to study in their Final year.
The final year focuses on students building a body of work in preparation for entry to the professional arena - this usually takes form through the development of a range of skills on both individual and group projects. Opportunities exist to embrace group projects to develop innovative outcomes with potential for commercialisation beyond the course through the Masters pathways on offer, which potentially integrate with the undergraduate programme.
The final year also engages students with a range of industry led projects and international competitions designed to showcase their abilities on a world stage amongst their peers. These include D&AD Young Blood; YCN (Young Creatives Network); ISTD (International Society of Typographic Designers) and other competitions as appropriate.
This studio course is delivered via a blend of workshops, seminars lectures and tutorials. In addition there is also an emphasis on masterclasses with visiting practitioners from a range of professional backgrounds, introducing students to a range of design contexts. Attendance at all studio sessions is mandatory.
Bachelor Animation