Course overview

Join this Animation course and learn to make believable worlds through animation, a dynamic medium for imaginative storytelling. From the traditional and life drawing skills that underpin the creative process to the 2D, 3D and stop-motion techniques used in industry today, you’ll explore all aspects of animation before specialising and developing your personal style.

On this Animation degree, you’ll learn in an authentic studio set-up, using professional pipelines and working in the collaborative teams this industry thrives on. With the ability to pitch, present and produce, you’ll graduate as a capable, career-ready animator.

You will:

• Study at a university which is a member of CILECT, the association of the world’s best film, TV and animation schools
• Learn from staff with industry backgrounds and experience in film, children’s TV and advertising
• Work in multi-skilled teams, reflecting industry practice
• Develop technical and creative knowledge through character animation, storytelling, concept art and the use of software
• Hone your skills in the production of 2D, 3D and stop motion animation, working in professional-standard facilities
• Underpin your creative work with theoretical and historical understanding
• Gain a working knowledge of industry practice
• Graduate with a varied and professional animation portfolio