Program Overview
This University of Derby Animation BA (Hons) program provides comprehensive training in traditional and digital animation techniques. Emphasizing practical project work, it focuses on storytelling, production, and critical analysis, equipping students with the skills to pursue successful careers in the ever-evolving animation industry.
Program Outline
Animation BA (Hons) - University of Derby
Degree Overview:
This program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to launch a successful career in animation. It focuses on both traditional and digital animation techniques, encouraging students to develop a distinctive approach to animation production and realize their unique vision. The program covers a wide range of animation applications, including storytelling, social commentary, personal agenda films, documentary, music videos, live performance, broadcasting, and advertising.
Outline:
Year 1:
- Core Modules: Students engage with various methods and techniques, including drawn frame-by-frame, 2D keyframe, and 3D modeling.
- Diploma in Professional Practice (Optional): This optional diploma provides students with additional skills and knowledge relevant to professional practice.
Year 3:
- Core Modules: (Specific modules not listed, but likely to focus on advanced animation techniques and project development)
- Final Graduation Film: Students produce a final graduation film to showcase their skills and submit to national and international animation and film festivals.
Assessment:
Assessment is based 100% on coursework, which can include a showreel and promotional materials to launch students as professional animators.
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods: The program emphasizes practical project work, integrating technical, analytical, intellectual, and organizational aspects of professional practice. Other teaching methods include workshops, demonstrations, group critiques, field studies, cultural visits, lectures, seminars, individual tutorials, work checks, reports, and assignments.
- Faculty: The program is taught by experienced faculty members with expertise in motion graphics, animation, and moving image.
- Unique Approaches: The program offers an Art School experience, incorporating mixed media approaches and a wide range of visual experiences and workshops. Students have access to a professional studio environment equipped with the latest online teaching and learning facilities and state-of-the-art equipment and resources.
Careers:
Graduates have gone on to establish successful animation studios or work for major TV production companies. Career opportunities exist in advertising, film, television, games design, web design, creative studios, education, and the freelance world. The program prepares students for careers in this ever-changing market, where they can challenge the use and production of animation.
Other:
- Student Success: The program highlights the success of Nathan Addai, a graduate who continued his studies at the postgraduate level and has been working on a multi-faceted media project called Mental Roots, focusing on black men's mental health.
- Industry Connections: The program features visits from high-profile industry professionals, including BAFTA-nominated animation studio Fettle, who provide insights into the creative industries and career paths.
- Top 20 Ranking: The program is ranked in the top 20 for Animation and Game Design in The Guardian University Guide 2023.
UK fee
£9,250 per year (2024/25)
International fee
£14,900 per year (2024/25)
