Character Animation MA

MA Character Animation at Central Saint Martins will teach you how to make your characters do much more than move - you will learn how to make them perform. The course focuses on animated performance, combining practical training with research and critical thinking. You will study timing, character design, storytelling, film language and life drawing, while exploring the psychology of movement and performance.

This course emphasises universal animation techniques that can be applied across a range of media and technologies. You will critically examine historical and contemporary contexts of animation, considering issues of representation, diversity and environmental responsibility.

Teaching is hands-on and collaborative. You will take part in lectures, workshops and group discussions, alongside live projects with external clients and opportunities to work with peers across the Performance programme. Graduates of MA Character Animation go on to work in film, television, games, advertising and independent practice.

About Central Saint Martins

Central Saint Martins is a world-leading centre for arts and design education, renowned for innovation and collaboration. Its reputation is built on the creativity of students, expertise of staff, and achievements of its graduates, including Turner Prize winners and Royal Designers.

The College fosters curiosity and experimentation, challenging students to test boundaries and rethink norms. Situated in London’s creative hub, its King’s Cross campus hosts over 500 annual events, connecting students with inspiring practitioners and industry leaders.

Combining academic excellence, creative ambition, and global connections, Central Saint Martins equips students to shape the future of art, design, and performance.

Courses sit within 3 Schools: C School, S School and M School, which cover a range of different disciplines, from fine art and performance to architecture, design, and fashion. "