Animation BA (Hons)

Bring your ideas to life through the world of animation.<br/><br/>Join this Animation degree and learn to craft believable worlds through animation, a dynamic medium for imaginative storytelling. This course blends traditional and life drawing techniques with 2D, 3D and stop-motion animation methods used in industry today. You’ll explore all aspects of animation before specialising and developing your personal style, preparing you for an exciting future in animation.<br/><br/>On this Animation degree, 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 animator.<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