BA (Hons) Animation

Program Overview

Ravensbourne University London's BA (Hons) Animation program equips students with the technical and theoretical skills to excel in animation careers. Through a blend of practical and theoretical learning, students develop character animation, pre-production techniques, and storytelling abilities. The program features industry-standard software training, guest speakers, and mandatory work-based learning, preparing graduates for success in TV, film, gaming, and other animation industries.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This three-year program aims to equip students with the technical skills and theoretical knowledge to succeed in a career in animation. The curriculum focuses on character animation, pre-production workflows, and storytelling techniques through a combination of theoretical and practical learning.

Objectives:

• Elevate storytelling through animation.
• Develop character animation and pre-production techniques.
• Learn industry-standard software.
• Create a portfolio of assessed work.
• Build confidence for a professional career in animation.

Outline:

Year 1

• Introduction to animation fundamentals.
• Experimentation with ideas and animation software.
• Learning from guest speakers and industry practitioners.
• Building a solid understanding of the animation pipeline.

Year 2

• Building animation skills through acting workshops.
• Exploring visual development.
• Masterclasses and workshops with industry guests.
• Mandatory work-based learning within the industry.

Year 3

• Tailoring portfolio to chosen specialization for employment.
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration with other courses.
• Development of creative processes through theory and practice-based learning.

Assessment:

• Continuous assessment through presentations and written work.
• Practical work culminating in a short animated piece.
• Essays, blog entries, business plans, reports, and a dissertation contribute to overall assessment.

Teaching:

• Faculty comprises respected academics and practitioners with substantial industry experience.
• Diverse community of creatives with collaborative learning environment.
• Strong industry connections with high-profile companies like Apple, Barclays, BBC, and others.

Careers:

• The program prepares graduates for various animation careers in industries including TV, film, gaming, advertising, and media.

Other:

• Strong industry connections and placements within the curriculum.