3D Animation with Integrated Foundation Year

On this BA in 3D Animation course, you will develop creative techniques through a range of digital mediums including film, television, games, and online platforms.

Why study this degree?
1. Gain hands-on experience with the software tools used in professional studios
2. Opportunities for mentorships with top industry players
3. Work on live briefs set by industry professionals
4. Acquire the technical skills to apply your creative talent to a successful career in character animation
5. Collaborate with other students on creative projects and bring ideas to life

During this 3D animation course in London, you will acquire the technical skills and insight to succeed in a career in animation. Throughout your degree, you will produce an assessed portfolio of work, so you’re ready to enter the professional world of animation with confidence and know-how.

Integrated Foundation Year
On the Integrated Foundation Year on this course, you will be first introduced to the fundamental principles of animation and illustration. Your foundation year gives you the time, space and support to explore your strengths, build confidence and prepare for the demands of project-based, industry-focused learning. Modules are as follows:

Module 1: Diagnostic exploration - making informed choices
Module 2: Technical - Technical knowledge in practice
Module 3: Specialist - Innovating specialist practice
Module 4: Integration - Integrated practice for progression to Higher Education

After you have completed your Integrated Foundation Year, you will study the following:

Year 1
Year 1 emphasises on building core animation skills - timing, posing, movement, behaviour, including asset and world building. Gain industry insight through guest lectures, cross-course collaboration and direct feedback.

Modules may include:
• Rave Beginnings



- 3D Animation Fundamentals


- 3D Toolkit - Assets


- 3D Animation Mechanics & EPC


- 3D Toolkit - 3D Worlds


Year 2
Year 2 advances your animation skills through acting workshops, dialogue and emotion whilst also exploring storytelling and visual narrative with other courses. Work on live projects with mentor support, industry masterclasses, and the opportunity to complete live briefs.

Modules may include:
• Character Development



• Animation Performance



• The Storyteller



• Preparing for Industry



• Live & Work-based Learning



Year 3
Year 3 hones your chosen specialism, building your personal brand, freelance skills, and a sector-ready showreel. Collaborate across courses including Games Design and Music and Sound Production, blending theory and practice to develop a strong, individual creative vision ready for industry.

Modules may include:
• Research & Development



• Pre-Production



• Portfolio



• Rave Futures



• Major Project

Do you want to study in a top 3 student city in the world?* Unleash your creativity at Ravensbourne University London.

Located in London's Design District, Ravensbourne sits opposite the O2, next to Greenwich, and at the heart of the city's cutting-edge creative community. With London's impressive skyline and iconic river just opposite, you're bound to find inspiration all around.

Ravensbourne courses cover Architecture, Business, Computing and Games, Design, Fashion and Film, TV and Media. You'll experience live industry briefs and learn from those who are already excelling in their chosen industries, giving you connections and career confidence from the very start. You'll also have the opportunity to work alongside other specialisms as you will when you enter the workplace.

With spaces available through Clearing, you can join a unique community of makers and innovators this September.

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