| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | - |
| 2024-01-09 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This four-year animation program provides aspiring animators with foundational skills, igniting their creativity and imagination. Through a combination of theoretical and practical modules, students develop a strong animation portfolio, industry-ready skills, and a deep understanding of professional practices, preparing them for successful careers in the animation industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Target Audience:
Aspiring animators and visual creatives seeking foundational knowledge before entering an undergraduate degree.
Focus:
Building foundational skills, igniting creativity and imagination, exploring new ways of making, thinking, and documenting.
Benefits:
Develop animation portfolio, discover new industry trends, acquire technical skills, collaborate with fellow students.
Outcomes:
Entry into the first year of the BA (Hons) Animation degree program.
Outline:
Duration:
4 years (including Year 0)
Mode:
Full-time
Year 0:
- Modules: Crafting Your Practice 1 & 2, Development of Creative Skills, Integrating Creative Skills, Exploring Culture and Context, Influencing Culture and Context.
- Focus: Develop fundamental animation skills, explore the art of storytelling, combine creative thinking with applied techniques.
- Outcomes: Strong portfolio, confident entry into Year 1.
Years 1-3:
- Modules: Animation Fundamentals, Animation Character Mechanics, Animation Narrative 1 & 2, Professional Life Practice, Animation Character Performance, Animation Rigging, Animation Industry Exercises, Work-Based Learning, Animation Production, Animation Portfolio, Animation Industry Prep.
- Focus: Advanced animation techniques, character development, storytelling, industry projects, professional development.
- Outcomes: High-quality animation portfolio, industry-ready skills, understanding of professional practices.
Assessment:
- Continuous assessment based on project presentations, written work, essays, experimentation, research evidence, blogs, and reports.
- Formative and summative assessment points with feedback and advice.
- Final grade awarded for each module.
Careers:
Career Paths:
3D/2D generalists or specialists in areas like concept, modelling, animation, and VFX production.
Employers:
Film and television, VFX, advertising, post-production, apps, and games.
Outcomes:
Successful careers in the animation industry.
Other:
- Strong industry connections with companies like Apple, Barclays, BBC, European Space Agency, Marks & Spencer, Museum of London, Royal Shakespeare Company, Samsung, and more.
- Collaborative learning environment with diverse student community.
- Dedicated tutors with substantial experience and industry links.
- The level of detail is extensive and captures all available text segments.
