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BA (Hons) Animation and Illustration with foundation year

University of Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course offers you a practical and critical exploration of both illustration and animation. Animation modules aim to develop your visual voice and technical skills, your communication and storytelling skills, as well as your ability to work with others and take instruction. In addition, you can increase your networking skills and flexibility, by working between several projects simultaneously. Illustration modules aim to make the most of your imagination and enable you to develop your knowledge of computer-aided design techniques and printing processes, including computer graphics and screen printing. Furthermore, it can provide you with the opportunity to increase your research skills and develop the ability to market your skills to potential employers.

General Eligibility

48 UCAS points. Your Level 3 subjects should include a relevant subject; for instance, A-level Art and Design or BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design. You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent) including English. You'll be required to attend an interview and provide a portfolio of appropriate work.

Part Time Work Details

Apprentices will need to be employed by your organization for a minimum of 30 hours per week. Your organization will also need to commit to sponsoring apprentices to complete this qualification.

What You'll Study

1 Modules
The modules listed below may be a mixture of compulsory and optional. You may not have the opportunity to study all the modules shown as part of the course. Creative Responses Information and Interpretation Preparation and Progression Specialist Project Digital Methodologies Visual Storytelling Introduction to Animation and Illustration Contextual Studies in Animation and Illustration Introduction to Studio Practice in Animation and Illustration Employability and Enterprise Past Present and Futures: Theory into Context Principles of Animation Principles of Illustration Open Study Advanced Studio Practice Visual Style Character Design Professional Practice and Self-Promotion Research in Context Major Project

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This course offers you a practical and critical exploration of both illustration and animation. Animation modules aim to develop your visual voice and technical skills, your communication and storytelling skills, as well as your ability to work with others and take instruction. In addition, you can increase your networking skills and flexibility, by working between several projects simultaneously. Illustration modules aim to make the most of your imagination and enable you to develop your knowledge of computer-aided design techniques and printing processes, including computer graphics and screen printing. Furthermore, it can provide you with the opportunity to increase your research skills and develop the ability to market your skills to potential employers.

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