Animation and Graphic Design BA (Hons)

**Overview**<br/><br/>Studying Animation and Graphic Design in combination allows you to explore complementary aspects of both disciplines and combine them in creative and innovative ways. You’ll develop your artistic and digital skills across multiple contexts, supported by your theoretical design and animation knowledge.<br/><br/>The joint honours course focuses on learning through doing, meaning you’ll have the opportunity to produce a full portfolio of work in a variety of styles across the duration of your studies. Students graduate with creative design knowledge and animation abilities relevant to a wide range of media jobs.<br/><br/>**Key features**<br/><br/><br/>- Live design brief collaborations with organisations such as The National Archives in London, The Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales – one of Europe’s largest eco centres and national campaigning organisation Friends of the Earth.<br/><br/><br/>- The Graphic Design course was ranked 10th in the UK in the Guardian’s 2021 listings for ‘Design & Craft’ courses.<br/><br/><br/>- Two students on the Graphic Design course won the prestigious 2019 D&AD ‘New Blood’ Design Award.<br/><br/><br/>- The Graphic Design course achieved 100% overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2019.<br/><br/><br/>- On-campus access to industry-standard software and motion capture facilities<br/><br/><br/>- A programme of guest lectures<br/><br/><br/>- Exposure to commercial and professional situations to develop your strengths, ideas and creativity<br/><br/><br/>- Portfolio presentation opportunities to creative directors of professional and commercial companies<br/><br/><br/>**Learn more about the course at our Open Days**<br/><br/>Visiting us is the best way to get a feel for student life at the University of Worcester. Youll find out more about the course, and have the opportunity speak to staff, students and recent graduates about what it’s really like to study at Worcester.<br/><br/>Book your place at www.worcester.ac.uk/open-days<br/><br/>**Why the University of Worcester?**<br/><br/>The University of Worcester is a close-knit and high-achieving community where students are supported to succeed at every level.<br/><br/>The University is a truly inclusive place where every person counts as an individual. From designing imaginative facilities to providing practical support and tailored learning, we strive to help people of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve their own rich potential. We work hard to break down barriers and provide opportunities for all.<br/><br/>**Recent University of Worcester achievements**<br/><br/><br/>- The University of Worcester has been ranked in the top 5 in the UK for Quality Education in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings every year since its inception in 2019. The University has also been ranked in the top 5 in the UK for Gender Equality in all years of the rankings and currently holds the number one spot (2023).<br/><br/><br/>- Worcester rose to become the number one English university (excluding specialist institutions) for sustained employment, further study, or both, three and five years after graduation in the 2022 Government-published Longitudinal Educational Outcomes survey, having been in the top 10 in 2020 and 2021. 96% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022).<br/><br/><br/>- Worcester is a leader in sustainability and has been awarded First Class Honours in the People and Planet Green League each and every year since 2009. In 2019, the University was named Sustainability Institution of the Year in the Green Gown Awards and was Highly Commended in the global awards at the UN. <br/>