2D Animation and Stop Motion with Foundation Year Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Course overview\
This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1. Ideal for those with a passion for visual effects and motion graphics. Combine your technical and creative skills to create live-action and digital 2D/3D content into sequences for film and TV. Explore the full visual effects pipeline from previsualisation, motion design and technical animation, to effects, look development and compositing. Develop a deep understanding of how to create cinematic environments, dynamic simulations, and complex visual sequences using industry-standard tools and workflows.

Engage with motion graphics through a creative lens, combining design skills with VFX techniques to produce compelling graphics for commercials, TV and immersive experiences. \
Access cutting-edge facilities including a new digital sound stage, LED wall, immersive experience space and dedicated VFX studios equipped with industry-standard software and hardware. Focus on a chosen specialism and build a portfolio that reflects your creative direction and professional goals.

Top reasons to study this course

* Industry links: take part in Animex, our annual international animation and games festival featuring experts from Rockstar, ILM, Disney and Sony.

* International acclaim: ranked 20th in the world in the Animation Career Review International Animation School Rankings 2025. (Top 50 International Animation Colleges – formal degree. 207 colleges considered). (tees.ac.uk/source).

* Support and guidance: 100% of BA (Hons) 2D Animation and Stop Motion students agreed that they have received sufficient support, advice and guidance in relation to their course (National Student Survey 2025, tees.ac.uk/source).

* SideFX recognition: this course has been officially certified by SideFX and the school is a member of the SideFX Certified Partner Programme in recognition of our knowledgeable instructors, high-quality student work, and efforts devoted to connecting students to industry.

Employability\
Graduates find roles as 2D/stop motion animators, assistant animators and production designers for animation. \
Our ExpoSeries of events are an opportunity for you to interact with employers. Each event is open to the public and industry guests, allowing you to showcase your work to peers and potential future placements or employers.