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From Wallace and Gromit through to The Lion King and Kung Fu Panda, animation has been the creative force behind countless hit movies.
Now you can pursue your own career as a character animator by taking our BA (Hons) in Animation. It’s an ideal platform for working in feature or short film production, games, VFX, advertising or other creative industries.
Our focus on employability skills means you’ll develop a professional showreel. We’ll also give you lots of other opportunities, such as entering competitions like the RTS Awards and British Animation Awards, atte...
From Wallace and Gromit through to The Lion King and Kung Fu Panda, animation has been the creative force behind countless hit movies.<br/><br/>Now you can pursue your own career as a character animator by taking our BA (Hons) in Animation. It’s an ideal platform for working in feature or short film production, games, VFX, advertising or other creative industries.<br/><br/>Our focus on employability skills means you’ll develop a professional showreel. We’ll also give you lots of other opportunities, such as entering competitions like the RTS Awards and British Animation Awards, attending public screening events, and visiting studios and galleries. We also work with animation festivals, giving you the chance to exhibit your projects.<br/><br/>During the first year, you will cover a wide range of animation techniques, including 2D digital, 3D digital, stop motion, motion capture and the growing trend for hybrid animation. You can then specialise as you progress through the course.<br/><br/>Drawing skills are at the heart of animation and are highly sought after by industry. We’ll get you involved in lots of observational drawing to help you understand depth, pose and other artistic concepts. We’ll also cover life sculptures so you can develop a character from clay through to CGI.<br/><br/>Other skills include 3D modelling, compositing, keyframe animation, character design and environmental design. For stop motion, you’ll learn all about casting, armature building and fabricating puppets.<br/><br/>And you’ll explore animation rigging, which involves constructing digital skeletons of characters to introduce movement, performance and the ability to talk realistically.<br/><br/>You could be collaborating with students from across the Media, Performance and Communication department, including sound designers, musicians, actors and visual effects specialists.<br/><br/>Our collaborative work involves industry as well. We have global connections with brands like Aardman, Pixar, Walt Disney, Nickelodeon, Blue Zoo and Carse & Waterman.<br/><br/>Guest speakers have included voice artist Marc Silk, who has worked on Star Wars films and voiced Johnny Bravo for the Cartoon Network; BAFTA and Emmy award-winning animator and director Joanna Quin; and Tab Murphy, screenwriter of Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame and Atlantis: The Lost Empire.<br/><br/>The degree also delves into the history of animation and how it has evolved over time. This will help deepen your appreciation for animation’s impact and significance in the world of performance and storytelling.<br/><br/>Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to industry-standard software, including Maya, Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate and Dragonframe. Our well-equipped studios feature Cintiq suites for 2D and 3D digital content, a 4K editing suite, sound recording booths and VR suites.<br/><br/>We also have a motion capture studio, virtual studio, high-definition cameras and LED lighting, stop motion rooms and a dedicated life drawing room.<br/><br/>And you’ll benefit from the extensive expertise of our academic staff, who have worked in CGI, stop motion and the commercial sector. We also have a technician who offers valuable assistance in sessions and is your go-to person if you need support with practical work or software-based projects.<br/><br/>With so much support, you’ll be industry-ready by the time you graduate.<br/><br/>On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Animation with the option of achieving a specialism in 2D Digital Animation, 3D Digital Animation, Computer Games Animation or Stop Motion Animation.
Kickstart an exciting career at Staffordshire University.
Ranked a top 10 UK university for Social Inclusion*, at Staffordshire you'll have access to a wealth of opportunities, no matter what your background. Think expert staff, specialist student support, and a warm, friendly community. That's what you can expect from Staffordshire.
All undergraduate degrees are also designed for the industries of tomorrow, ensuring your qualifications and ambitions are future-proof. With cutting-edge facilities and high-tech digital technologies, you'll get the chance to practis...
Kickstart an exciting career at Staffordshire University.<br/><br/>Ranked a top 10 UK university for Social Inclusion*, at Staffordshire you'll have access to a wealth of opportunities, no matter what your background. Think expert staff, specialist student support, and a warm, friendly community. That's what you can expect from Staffordshire. <br/><br/>All undergraduate degrees are also designed for the industries of tomorrow, ensuring your qualifications and ambitions are future-proof. With cutting-edge facilities and high-tech digital technologies, you'll get the chance to practise your skills in simulated work environments, before taking them into the real world. Criminologists can examine evidence in the Crime Scene House, Lawyers can make their case in the Mock Courtrooms and Games Designers can bring their characters to life in the Virtual Production Studio. <br/><br/>Click Call University to secure your place at Staffordshire University today. <br/><br/>*(The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W616
Institution Code
S72
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff112 120 We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. We assess each application individually, taking in to account any experience and skills you may have in your chosen field. Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts on 01782 294400 or email us at enquiries@staffs.ac.uk for further advice Scottish HigherAchieve a minimum of 112 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (CCCCC) is required. Access to HE DiplomaPass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 80 UCAS points. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDMM A levelT LevelPass (C and above) Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer. |
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