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**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information**
**Course summary**
- Work across a variety of forms including 2D drawn and digital-based animation, stop motion and 3D CGI animation.
- Specialise in your preferred animation discipline for your major project film.
- Produce a portfolio of project work to showcase your skills to potential employers.
- Learn a broad range of techniques and theoretical knowledge underpinning the form, including storyboarding, life drawing and concept art with this ...
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information**<br/><br/>**Course summary**<br/>- Work across a variety of forms including 2D drawn and digital-based animation, stop motion and 3D CGI animation.<br/><br/><br/>- Specialise in your preferred animation discipline for your major project film.<br/><br/><br/>- Produce a portfolio of project work to showcase your skills to potential employers.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn a broad range of techniques and theoretical knowledge underpinning the form, including storyboarding, life drawing and concept art with this practical animation course. You graduate with the experience to enter the animation industry, or in a wide range of other creative sectors.<br/><br/><br/>**How you learn**<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/>At every level of the course, you will have the opportunity to engage with live projects set by Animation studios in collaboration with professionals. You can apply to access placements, volunteering opportunities, workshops on professional skills, internships, and work experience engaging with the employability team. Our lecturers are passionate about what they do and are involved in current research and personal practice. This means you may have the opportunity to engage with, and apply, research-based knowledge to real-world projects, making you stand out to employers. Some of the course briefs are designed and delivered in collaboration with industry. We provide relevant learning opportunities for students to thrive in creative industries.<br/><br/>Throughout the course you will experience a range of teaching methods, from specialist workshops in bespoke studios, to lectures and seminars, individual tutorials, and group work. You will be able to develop your own area of interest and specialise in your preferred animation discipline for your major project piece (including 2D drawn, stop motion or 3D CGI animation).<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/>You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you valuable work experience to prepare you for your future career and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV.<br/><br/>**Live projects**<br/>You will work on industry briefs in collaboration with Animation Studios and learn to respond to clients’ feedback.<br/><br/>**Field trips**<br/>We tend to engage yearly with the Manchester Animation Festival providing individual tickets to all students at no additional cost. We also provide other opportunities to engage with other film festivals such as Aesthetica in York as well as the Children’s Media Conference, and Doc Fest.<br/><br/>*Networking opportunities<br/>*We arrange animation seminars and guest lectures by industry experts. Our industry links include Double Negative, Frame Store, MacKinnon and Saunders, Cartoon Saloon, Finger Industries, Flickermill, Grizzle, Jellyfish Animation, and Kerrupt Animation.<br/><br/>**Competitions**<br/>In your third year you will have the opportunity to submit your work for the Nick Park Award, an annual competition exclusive to Sheffield Hallam students which is judged by the team at Aardman Animation. You may also have the chance to enter other prestigious competitions, such as the annual Royal Television Society Yorkshire Student Television awards, where our students have won multiple prizes.
Do you want to be part of a friendly, inclusive student community? Then look no further.
Sheffield Hallam's commitment to equal opportunities has seen them ranked amongst the top 10 universities in the world for their impact on reducing inequality (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023). That means friendly staff, gold-standard teaching across all faculties (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023) and career-relevant modules. Sheffield Hallam's staff are committed to close support throughout your studies. You’ll have access to three academic advisors to help you achieve ...
Do you want to be part of a friendly, inclusive student community? Then look no further. <br/><br/>Sheffield Hallam's commitment to equal opportunities has seen them ranked amongst the top 10 universities in the world for their impact on reducing inequality (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023). That means friendly staff, gold-standard teaching across all faculties (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023) and career-relevant modules. Sheffield Hallam's staff are committed to close support throughout your studies. You’ll have access to three academic advisors to help you achieve your full potential.<br/><br/>With over 20,000 professional placements offered every year, you'll graduate with an impressive CV and enviable experience. Computer scientists could work with brands like IBM, lawyers with Irwin Mitchell and DLA Piper, and business students can engage in real-client projects for major companies like Lloyds Banking Group. <br/> <br/>You'll also be studying in one of the top 10 most affordable student cities in the UK (NatWest Student Living Index 2023). With exciting nightlife, delicious food, & the stunning Peak District all on your doorstep, you'll feel right at home! <br/><br/>Register Interest today!
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W615
Institution Code
S21
Points of Entry
Year 1
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