Animation with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Animation with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
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Course summary
• Explore the unique capabilities of 2D, stop-motion and 3D animation.
• Supercharge your skillset using industry-standard tools and techniques.
• Share your story, perfect character performance and interpret motion.
• Adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of animation-related practice.
• Study career routes, plan for festival submission and craft your online por...
<strong>Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information</strong> <br/><br/><strong>Course summary</strong><br/>• Explore the unique capabilities of 2D, stop-motion and 3D animation. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Supercharge your skillset using industry-standard tools and techniques. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Share your story, perfect character performance and interpret motion. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of animation-related practice.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study career routes, plan for festival submission and craft your online portfolio. <br/><br/><br/><br/>By studying this course with a foundation year, you’ll begin by developing the creative, practical and academic skills needed for degree level study within the Creative Industries. You’ll learn alongside other foundation year students from across the Creative Industries Institute, becoming part of a vibrant creative community with access to specialist facilities, technical expertise and industry focused teaching. The foundation year prepares you to progress directly onto the Animation degree, while also giving you the flexibility to transfer to another Creative Industries course without needing to reapply.<br/><br/>On the Animation degree, through our industry-focused learning and professional connections, you’ll learn to embrace innovation, challenge expectations and develop your skills in ways that reflect your individual creative identity. You’ll explore the unique capabilities of 2D, stop-motion and 3D animation while building your expertise with industry-standard tools and techniques. As you progress, you’ll learn how to share your story, perfect character performance and interpret motion, adapting confidently to the ever-evolving landscape of animation practice. Alongside developing your creative and technical abilities, you’ll explore potential career routes, plan for festival submissions and craft a professional online portfolio that showcases your work to the industry.<br/><br/>**For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website:<br/>https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Art-and-design/BA-Honours-Animation-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time/**
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A034
Institution Code
S21
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
80
With at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: CDD at A Level. MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma. Pass overall from a T level qualification with C from core. A combination of qualifications which must include an A level grade C or BTEC grade M.
Access to HE Diploma
M:15
An Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalents.
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