All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

At every level of the course, you will have the opportunity to engage with live projects set by Animation studios in collaboration with professionals. You can apply to access placements, volunteering opportunities, workshops on professional skills, internships, and work experience engaging with the employability team. Our lecturers are passionate about what they do and are involved in current research and personal practice. This means you may have the opportunity to engage with, and apply, research-based knowledge to real-world projects, making you stand out to employers. Some of the course briefs are designed and delivered in collaboration with industry. Through our Aardman Academy partnership, we can provide relevant learning opportunities for students to thrive in creative industries.

Throughout the course you will experience a range of teaching methods, from specialist workshops in bespoke studios, to lectures and seminars, individual tutorials, and group work. You will be able to develop your own area of interest and specialise in your preferred animation discipline for your major project piece (including 2D drawn, stop motion or 3D CGI animation).

You learn through:

coursework

portfolios

projects

written reports

peer critique groups

Aardman masterclasses

You will be supported in your learning journey towards highly skilled, graduate level employment through a number of key areas. These include:

access to our unique student support triangle to help with your personal, academic and career development.

access to our Skills Centre with one to ones, webinars and online resources, where you can get help with planning and structuring your assignments.

industry-specific employability activities such as live projects, learning in simulated environments and networking opportunities.

portfolio critiques by Aardman Animation (after selection process).