Bring your ideas to life through animation, a dynamic medium for imaginative storytelling. From the traditional and life drawing skills that underpin the creative process to the 2D, 3D and stop-motion techniques used in industry today, you’ll explore all aspects of animation before specialising and developing your personal style. You’ll learn in an authentic studio set-up, using professional pipelines and working in the collaborative teams this industry thrives on. With the ability to pitch, present and produce, you’ll graduate as a capable, career-ready artist.
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Bring your ideas to life through animation, a dynamic medium for imaginative storytelling. From the traditional and life drawing skills that underpin the creative process to the 2D, 3D and stop-motion techniques used in industry today, you’ll explore all aspects of animation before specialising and developing your personal style. You’ll learn in an authentic studio set-up, using professional pipelines and working in the collaborative teams this industry thrives on. With the ability to pitch, present and produce, you’ll graduate as a capable, career-ready artist.<br/><br/>You will:<br/>Study at a university which is a member of CILECT, the association of the world’s best film, TV and animation schools<br/>Learn from staff with industry backgrounds and experience in film, children’s TV and advertising<br/>Work in multi-skilled teams, reflecting industry practice<br/>Develop technical and creative knowledge through character animation, storytelling, concept art and the use of software<br/>Hone your skills in the production of 2D, 3D and stop motion animation, working in professional-standard facilities<br/>Underpin your creative work with theoretical and historical understanding<br/>Gain a working knowledge of industry practice<br/>Graduate with a varied and professional animation portfolio
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Penryn Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W615
Institution Code
F33
Points of Entry
Year 1
104
120
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have.
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.
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A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
We may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers.
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.
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P (Pass) grade must be C or above, not D or E
a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications
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