About the Courses
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.
The course is suitable if you don’t meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) Animation course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other media arts and communication foundation year students, then move on to the degree.
Throughout the course you will experience a range of teaching methods, from specialist workshops and media labs 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 discipline for your major project film (including 2D drawn, stop motion or 3
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.
The course is suitable if you don’t meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) Animation course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other media arts and communication foundation year students, then move on to the degree.
Throughout the course you will experience a range of teaching methods, from specialist workshops and media labs 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 discipline for your major project film (including 2D drawn, stop motion or 3D CGI animation).
You learn through
coursework
portfolios
projects
written reports
peer critique groups
In the foundation year, you’ll study wide-ranging media arts and communication topics, while also focussing on your particular subject area and completing assignments in that field. You’ll grow as a creative, and begin developing a professional portfolio. You’ll also become familiar with Hallam’s exceptional facilities and staff, so you’re fully prepared for undergraduate study.
Modules
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Module Credits Assessment
Creative Synergies In Media Production 40 Coursework
Media In Context 20 Coursework
Media Project 40 Coursework
Preparing For Independent Practice And Study 20 Coursework
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Module Credits Assessment
2D Animation Foundation 20 Coursework
Animation Analysis 20 Coursework
Cgi Animation Foundation 20 Coursework
Creative Challenges 20 Coursework
Drawing For Animation 20 Coursework
Stop Motion Animation Foundation 20 Coursework
Year 3
Compulsory modules
Module Credits Assessment
Level 5 Live Industry Project 20 Practical
Showreel Project 60 Coursework
Visual Storytelling 40 Coursework
Year 4
Optional modules
Module Credits
Placement Year -
Final year
Compulsory modules
Module Credits Assessment
Dissertation 20 Coursework
Major Animation Project 80 Coursework
Elective modules
Module Credits Assessment
Life Drawing 20 Coursework
Sound Design And Sonic Arts Practice 20 Coursework
Visual Effects Project 20 Coursework