Animation MA

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** <br/><br/>**Course summary**<br/><br/><br/>- Learn advanced creative skills and engage in experimental practice, applying stop-motion, 2D Animation and mixed techniques.<br/><br/><br/>- Specialise in your preferred animation discipline to create an advanced and distinctive animated film.<br/><br/><br/>- Produce a portfolio of project work to showcase your skills to potential employers, clients and producers.<br/><br/><br/>On this course, youll learn advanced and current techniques inspired by theoretical knowledge and experimental animation practices. Youll apply this knowledge to develop your own innovative and distinctive animation portfolio. When you graduate, youll have the exprience you need to build your own artistic practice and collaborate with sectors that require specific creative skills.<br/><br/>**How you learn**<br/><br/>All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.<br/><br/>The course is taught in a studio-based environment that enables you to develop industry standard skills in relation to a wide range of different roles.<br/><br/>Youll take part in a combination of self-directed and set project briefs, allowing you to develop your own skills while devising innovative, experimental ways of working in animation.<br/><br/>Youll also undertake creative projects led by a process of inquiry where you perform as an artist, researcher and communicator.<br/><br/>You learn through<br/><br/><br/>- coursework<br/><br/><br/>- portfolios<br/><br/><br/>- projects<br/><br/><br/>- written reports<br/><br/><br/>- peer critique groups<br/><br/><br/>**Applied Learning**<br/><br/>**Networking Opportunities**<br/><br/>Youll benefit from a programme of guest speakers, as well as various relevant networking events throughout the year.<br/><br/>The Media Arts and Communications Pathways networking event brings industry professionals from a wide range of areas in the creative sector. You have the opportunity to gain valuable insight into current industry practice, make connections with industry and arts organisations and take advantage of the various opportunities that are provided.<br/><br/>The course also provides you with the opportunity to engage with local industry, as well as established creative media festivals and events, arts venues and galleries.