Animation BA (Hons)

**Course Overview**<br/><br/>The BA(Hons) Animation course equips students with essential skills for a career in animation. The course covers both traditional and digital animation techniques, including 2D and 3D animation, character design, and storyboarding. Students will learn about the entire animation production process, from concept to final output, and gain a thorough understanding of the industry’s methodologies and business practices. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for diverse roles in the animation industry, ensuring they are well-versed in both the creative and technical aspects of animation. The course is implemented using a Universal Design for Learning framework, which promotes inclusive education and accommodates the diverse needs of all students. <br/><br/>**Core Study Areas** <br/>The course focuses on three key disciplines within the animation and visual effects industry. Core 2D and 3D art skills are developed through specializations in performance-based animation for film and tv <br/><br/><br/>- 2D and 3D Animation<br/><br/><br/>- Character Design and Rigging<br/><br/><br/>- Performance based animation for Film and TV and State Machine based animation for Games<br/><br/><br/>Students are also encouraged to explore related fields such as Character Sculpting, Screenwriting and Creature Animation fostering collaboration across creative technology disciplines. <br/><br/>**Industry-Relevant Skillsets** <br/>Students engage with industry-relevant skillsets that prepare them for both individual and team-based projects. Key areas of focus include: <br/>- Animation techniques<br/><br/><br/>- Performance<br/><br/><br/>- State machines<br/><br/><br/>- Production methodologies (Scrum, Lean, Waterfall) and development cycles<br/><br/><br/>- Concept development, ideation, and prototyping<br/><br/><br/>- Screen Writing<br/><br/><br/>- 2D/3D art pipelines for character and environment design<br/><br/><br/>- Physically Based Rendering (PBR) materials and lighting<br/><br/><br/>- Procedural asset creation and AI-assisted ideation<br/><br/><br/>- Animation culture and studies<br/><br/><br/>- Animation fundamentals<br/><br/><br/>- Team collaboration<br/><br/><br/>- Real-time applications in film and TV workflows<br/>