About the Courses
The course also covers animation techniques and principles of animation and performance, suitable if you are looking to enter the field of animation practice as well as develop and improve your existing animation skills. You are given the space to experiment with a range of techniques and styles before embarking on the creation of your final animated film.
In the first semester you write and pitch your film ideas, alongside developing and designing the production materials. You take a closer look at the anatomy of animation, peeling back the layers of a production to gain greater insight to form. In the second semester you refine your animation skills and you work in a small group to produce a short piece of animation allowing you to experiment with the animated form and techniques as well as get you up to speed on the production processes required to creat
The course also covers animation techniques and principles of animation and performance, suitable if you are looking to enter the field of animation practice as well as develop and improve your existing animation skills. You are given the space to experiment with a range of techniques and styles before embarking on the creation of your final animated film.
In the first semester you write and pitch your film ideas, alongside developing and designing the production materials. You take a closer look at the anatomy of animation, peeling back the layers of a production to gain greater insight to form. In the second semester you refine your animation skills and you work in a small group to produce a short piece of animation allowing you to experiment with the animated form and techniques as well as get you up to speed on the production processes required to create your final film in the third semester.
Modules
Course structure
Core modules
Anatomy of a Film
Creative Animation
Final Film
Industry Practice
Production Design
Script and Pitch
Advanced practice (2 year full-time MA only)
Internship
Requirements
At least a UK 2.2 honours degree in animation or equivalent.
Other first degree subjects may be accepted when combined with a portfolio of creative work at an acceptable standard.
Get some hints and tips on how to prepare a portfolio
Students with a degree awarded outside the UK must also meet the University's minimum English language requirements.
For general information please see our overview of entry requirements
International applicants can find out what qualifications they need by visiting Your Country