City Lit animation course

- use a range of traditional and experimental animation techniques
- create digital animation sequences using the applications Animate CC, After Effects CC and Photoshop CC
- creatively composite animations produced using different approaches and applications.
- edit movies using a range of special effects and sound
- be aware of international contemporary animation practice
- be aware of screening opportunities
- plan and produce a short effective animated film
- evaluate your own work and the work of your peers.
What previous students have achieved on this course:
“Mainly realising animation is within my skillset to achieve now! Also that I really like it! Would not have applied for an MA without having come to this course. It’s fantastic value for money!!!” IG

“I feel like I have got to understand the basics of animation and both of the programs that we have used. I also think I have learned how working in animation would be and how some things work in the professional world.” KLM

“Confidence to produce my own ideas that don’t necessarily have to be good; abstract animations are just as effective.” ML

“Very comfortable using AE, Flash and Final Cut Pro. Being able to produce short/digital animations. Developing n unique visual style.” ET

Our high-definition cameras and the latest professional equipment and software are available for your use throughout the course. You will need to bring your own external hard drive (formatted for use on Mac computers) if you want to keep and develop work done in the class. You will be using some computer software on this course. We have Adobe Creative Cloud (which includes Photoshop, AfterEffects, Premiere Pro and Animate) on some machines in the Student Centre at City Lit. If you wish to buy your own copy to work at home, you might be eligible for a discount from Adobe:

You will be taught through workshops, short lectures, handouts, practical exercises, individual guidance and assistance, group presentations and critiques. The course puts equal emphasis on skills and ideas-based thinking.
As you will be required to practise your skills and prepare and develop your projects outside the class you will need to gain access to computers and the required software outside the course. You will be able to access these resources in the graphics and animation studio time sessions which are run throughout the term.