Animation BA (Hons)

Breathe life into stories; move characters and audiences.<br/><br/>This degree will give you the professional skills and valuable experiences to prepare you for a career in industry. Youll explore both traditional and experimental digital and analogue techniques, expand your knowledge, and investigate the historical, theoretical, and social context of your subject. Youll cultivate a distinct and powerful voice and style, utilising an extensive range of materials and state-of-the-art, industry-standard software to refine and master your craft.<br/><br/>Guided by a multi-BAFTA award winning team of academics, youll be immersed in the art of animation through an enriching curriculum that includes live briefs, dynamic lectures, engaging tutorials, thought provoking seminars, and practical workshops. On this course youll discover the very bedrock of animation, led by a team of professional animators and accomplished producers.<br/><br/>Our commitment to your success shines through our program, as we prepare you for the industrys demands. Your journey as an animator at Cardiff Met extends beyond the conventional boundaries, including the art of scriptwriting, collaborating with skilled voice actors and puppeteers, and the excitement of real-world projects and competitive challenges, working with organisations such as the NHS, Age Connects, the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, with one such project winning Best Experimental Animation at the 2019 Hollywood Film Festival.​

There's still time to gain an award-winning university experience at Cardiff Met, ranked top 10 in the UK for student life (UniCompare 2023). <br/><br/>Whether you’re an aspiring business owner or dream of pursuing a career in law, architecture, biomedical science, sport or teaching you'll be encouraged to realise your full potential, with Cardiff Met's expert teaching staff and supportive learning environment. You'll learn about real-world problems, gain career-relevant experience, and graduate with the skills needed to make positive change. <br/><br/>Cardiff Met’s professionally accredited courses are designed to set you up perfectly for the world of work. Alongside industry-standard teaching, you'll have access to year round careers support, including career consultations, CV advice, networking and practise job interviews. <br/><br/>Cardiff is also one of the UK's most affordable cities (NatWest Student Living Index 2023)! You'll be able to enjoy the food scene, nightlife, shops, green spaces, waterways and more, all on a student budget!