BA (Hons) Animation with Foundation Year

This Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) degree program focuses on Animation and includes a foundation year to prepare you for specialized study. You will explore a wide range of animation techniques, from traditional hand-drawn methods to modern 3D digital processes. The course encourages you to develop your own unique style and approach to animation production, using it for various purposes like storytelling, social commentary, and commercial applications. You'll learn to integrate animation into different media, including film, television, the internet, and mobile devices, preparing you for diverse career paths in the creative industries.

Curriculum

The curriculum is structured over four years, including a foundation year. It covers a broad spectrum of animation principles and practices, from foundational creative skills to advanced digital techniques. Modules are subject to change to ensure relevance and enhance graduate prospects.

1. Foundation Year
   • Creative Studies3FF503
   • Creative Technologies
   • Creative Digital Skills
   • Creative Project
   • Developing Practice
   • Academic Skills and Personal Development
2. Year 1
3. Year 2
4. Optional Placement Year
5. Year 3

Careers

This program prepares you for a variety of careers in the animation field, whether you aim to be an independent filmmaker or a member of a larger creative team. The course emphasizes professional awareness and provides opportunities to gain industry exposure.

• Independent filmmaker
• Animator
• 3D Modeler
• Character Designer
• Storyboarding Artist
• Visual Development Artist
• Animation Director