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**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**Course summary**
- Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.
- 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 under...
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**<br/><br/>**Course summary**<br/>- Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.<br/><br/><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 necessary to work in the animation industry, or in a wide range of other sectors that require creative professionals with animation skills.<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/>The course is suitable if you don’t meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) Animation course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other media arts and communication foundation year students, then move on to the degree.<br/><br/>Throughout the course you will experience a range of teaching methods, from specialist workshops and media labs 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 discipline for your major project film (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/>In the foundation year, you’ll study wide-ranging media arts and communication topics, while also focussing on your particular subject area and completing assignments in that field. You’ll grow as a creative, and begin developing a professional portfolio. You’ll also become familiar with Hallam’s exceptional facilities and staff, so you’re fully prepared for undergraduate study.<br/><br/>**Applied learning**<br/>**Work placements**<br/>You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your third and fourth years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career.<br/><br/>**Field trips**<br/>To help create a stimulating environment and to ensure that you gain the latest industry knowledge, you attend animation festival trips, film seminars and guest lectures by industry experts. Our industry links include Double Negative, Frame Store, MacKinnon and Saunders, Cartoon Saloon, Finger Industries and Mew Lab.<br/><br/>**Competitions**<br/>In your fourth year you 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.
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
5 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A034
Institution Code
S21
Points of Entry
Foundation
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