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BA (Hons) Animation

University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Created in conjunction with industry leaders, the course is taught by practising professionals whove worked on animation projects for the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Dreamworks, Aardman Animation and Sony Computer Entertainment. Working in our industry-spec animation studios, youll use the latest industry-standard animation equipment, including Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate and Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, TVPaint, Toon Boom Harmony and Wacom Cintiqs. Youll have the freedom to develop your own style and career path. Learning from award-winning animators youll develop the skills you need to flourish in this rapidly-changing industry. Youll also have the opportunity to visit animation studios and festivals in Bristol, Manchester, Cardiff, London and France €“ allowing you to network and showcase your work with animation professionals.

General Eligibility

96 – 120 UCAS tariff points, CCC – BBB at A levels, MMM – DDM at BTEC, or a Merit in your T-Level.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

All students must complete these modules:

  • Intro to 2D Animation

  • Intro to 3D Animation

  • Animation Practice

  • Creative Skills Workshop

  • Animation History

  • Screen Literacy

  • Narrative Figure and Location Drawing

  • Drawing for Animation

2 Year 2

All students must complete these modules:

  • Animation Process and Practice

  • Character Animation

  • Animation Industries

  • Analysing Animation

  • Sequential Illustration for Animation

  • Animation Workflows

  • Animation Portfolio Generator

3 Year 3

All students must complete these modules:

  • Experimental Research Project

  • Post Production for Animation

  • Animation Business

  • Major Animation Project

  • Sound Design for Animation

  • The Animator at Work

  • The Case Study

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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