At Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, we echo animation industry practice as closely as possible. You will work to briefs, learning about professional production practices within a variety of specialisms.
Our course is constantly developing to reflect an ever-changing industry, requiring graduates with new skills in new processes and software all the time. With graduate credits in Game of Thrones, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and the Disney Channel, our course is recognised for graduates who have the skills employers need.
Each student has their own works...
At Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, we echo animation industry practice as closely as possible. You will work to briefs, learning about professional production practices within a variety of specialisms.<br/><br/>Our course is constantly developing to reflect an ever-changing industry, requiring graduates with new skills in new processes and software all the time. With graduate credits in Game of Thrones, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and the Disney Channel, our course is recognised for graduates who have the skills employers need.<br/><br/>Each student has their own workspace in our vibrant, friendly, industrious studios.<br/><br/>Subjects taught:<br/><br/><br/>- principles of character animation (2D and 3D)<br/><br/><br/>- narrative structure and storyboarding<br/><br/><br/>- character development and design<br/><br/><br/>- concept and production design<br/><br/><br/>- life drawing<br/><br/><br/>- acting<br/><br/><br/>- production scheduling<br/><br/><br/>As you progress you will specialise in one part of animation production, such as 3D modelling and texturing, rigging, lighting and compositing, 2D layout and backgrounds, and 2D or 3D effects animation. Industry speakers and mentors will help you to develop your ideas. You will work in teams, bringing your specialist skills together to create short films that showcase your abilities, as well as individual showreels that demonstrate your highly employable skills.<br/><br/>Our art facilities include:<br/><br/><br/>- animation studios<br/><br/><br/>- labs with 3D software such as Maya and ZBrush<br/><br/><br/>- labs with software such as TV Paint, Photoshop, and After Effects<br/><br/><br/>- green screen studio<br/><br/><br/>- drama studio<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
16/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W280
Institution Code
D65
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelA,B,B Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended UCAS TariffInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 Including 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level, Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with DDM Scottish Advanced HigherB,B at Advanced Higher plus BB at Higher in different subjects. Literate subject or Art and Design subject recommended Scottish HNDPass Relevant HND with Graded Unit 2 at B |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £21,900 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |