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Why choose this course?
The Animation degree offers practical study, enabling you to bring characters to life. This specialised Animation programme will transform you into a versatile creative in the art of the moving image. Designed and developed from the ground up with employability at the core, you will develop skills in animation, motion graphics and design.
You will finish your studies with the professional skills and creative thinking strategies to pursue a career within animation studios, work as a freelance artist, or start your own studio.
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Why choose this course?<br/><br/>The Animation degree offers practical study, enabling you to bring characters to life. This specialised Animation programme will transform you into a versatile creative in the art of the moving image. Designed and developed from the ground up with employability at the core, you will develop skills in animation, motion graphics and design.<br/><br/>You will finish your studies with the professional skills and creative thinking strategies to pursue a career within animation studios, work as a freelance artist, or start your own studio.<br/><br/>You will:<br/><br/><br/>- Learn the principles of visual communication and drawing and apply them to character design, background design, storyboarding and scene layout.<br/><br/><br/>- Explore the principles of animation and develop a solid foundation for your future career.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop ideas and work towards creating a short film to be submitted to film festivals, both nationally and internationally.<br/><br/><br/>- Explore animation techniques to build up a professional show reel.<br/><br/><br/>- Specialise and develop a final degree project that will push on the boundaries of your skills to ensure you stand out from the crowd in the job market.<br/><br/><br/>You can also choose to study this course as a three year degree (without the foundation year) BA (Hons) Animation. UCAS code: 259B.<br/><br/>Key course features:<br/>- Includes a foundation year to prepare you for further study.<br/><br/><br/>- Latest industry-standard software used such as Toon Boom Harmony and the Creative Cloud suite.<br/><br/><br/>- Access to Wacom Cintiq tablets and studio space.<br/><br/><br/>- Industry-focused visits to gain first-hand insight into how creative media companies function and the variety of employment opportunities that are available in the development of your career aspirations. There are also other study trips to festivals and expos.<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunities to enter competitions and build your professional portfolio.<br/><br/><br/>- Be part of an end of year degree show exhibition - view the 2022 Degree Show e-magazine, Unjammed.<br/><br/><br/>- Strong pastoral care within a friendly creative community with an emphasis on team building and collaborative work.<br/><br/><br/>- Regular contact time with enthusiastic and supportive staff.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Wrexham
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
259D
Institution Code
G53
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS Tariff48 72 Our general entry requirement for the foundation year is 48-72 UCAS tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications as well as motivation and potential to succeed. The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications. Scottish Higher48-72 UCAS Tariff points Access to HE Diploma48-72 UCAS Tariff points International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme48-72 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)48-72 UCAS Tariff points Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)ASAccepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement. Scottish Advanced Higher48-72 UCAS Tariff points Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal48-72 UCAS Tariff points Extended ProjectAccepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff point requirement. Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement. A level |
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