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BA (Hons) Animation

University of Lancashire, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our animation course encourages creative thinking and self-expression. Accompanied by a good technical knowledge of current industry practices. You'll learn skills in scriptwriting, character design, storyboarding, animating and VFX. As well as compositing, editing and sound design.

Our lecturers are practising professionals and you'll have access to fantastic animation facilities. Catering for CGI, stop frame, 2D, illustrative, set building and model-making. As well as sound recording, editing and sound design. All supported with the latest animation software, including Toon Boom and Dragonframe.

General Eligibility

  • UCAS: 96-112 points at A2

  • BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM

  • BTEC Diploma: DD-D*D*

  • Pass Access Course: 96-112 UCAS points

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96-112 points from Higher Level subjects

  • IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5

  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

  • Applicants are required to attend a selection day when they will be interviewed with a portfolio- you will be sent an email by our Admissions Office asking you to book onto a selection day event

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Contextual Studies in Animation

  • Introduction to Animation

  • Skill Development & Software Training

  • Introduction to Life Drawing and Model Making

2 Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Animation Production with Narration

  • Advanced Life Drawing and Model Making

Optional modules

  • Animation Practice with Film Studies

  • Compositing with Digital FX

  • Advanced 3D Digital Modelling and Rendering

3 Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • Advertising Through Visual Communication

  • Animation Production and Professional Awareness

  • Research and Development

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants to Joint Honours is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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