Animation BA (Hons)

This mixed-media course is designed to give new and emerging animators a competitive edge when entering the world of work. Course highlights include character design and model making as well as motion graphics, augmented reality and special effects. Hone your craft with a combination of one-to-one tutorials, seminars, demonstrations and independent research. With insights into a range of animation techniques and new technologies, you’ll be well equipped for a future career in the creative industries.<br/><br/>**Facilities and Specialist Equipment**<br/>- Spacious studios and facilities in Alexon House, the previous home of the Alexon and Eastex fashion company.<br/><br/><br/>- Industry-replicating stop-motion suite with three-point lighting. <br/><br/><br/>- Mac computers with access to Creative Cloud, Dragonframe and TB Paint software. <br/><br/><br/>- Creative Cloud for personal use. <br/><br/><br/>- Equipment including drawing tablets; cameras; C-stands; and coloured gels. <br/><br/><br/>- 360° green-screen room with motion-capture suit.<br/><br/><br/>**Partnerships and Collaborations**<br/>- The course partners with a graphics arts course at MSA University in Cairo, Egypt, for international student collaboration. <br/><br/><br/>- Project collaborations include with our official education partner Luton Town Football Club; the NHS; and Luton Council.<br/><br/><br/>**Your Student Experience**<br/>- Work the way you would in the creative industry, collaborating in teams across disciplines, in a studio environment. <br/><br/><br/>- Engage with a wide range of graphic and animation work, from street art to visual identities, character design to motion graphics, and beyond. <br/><br/><br/>- Take the opportunity to work on live projects through entering national competitions and awards such as D&AD, RSA Student Awards and Penguin Design Award, alongside local collaborations and University-wide initiatives. <br/><br/><br/>- Our in-house studio, Guildford Street Press, which is led by one of our alumni, offers internships that allow you to get live experience working on projects for external clients. <br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from regular visits to galleries, studios and exhibitions. <br/><br/><br/>- Attend talks from designers and animators from across the world, broadening your understanding of what is possible in the creative industries.<br/>