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BA (Hons) Animation

University of East London, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Study animation at UEL and learn from award-winning specialist tutors and animators working in the industry. On our student-centered course, you learn your craft in practical teaching sessions, learning to use both core artistic skills and state-of-the-art technology to tell your own stories. You are encouraged to develop originality, beginning with the traditional foundations of animation and ending with a fully-realized graduation film, using your own choice of specialism in 2D, 3D, or Stop-Motion animation. Tutors working in the industry help you to prepare for your creative working life after graduation so that your three years with us are the beginning of a life-long career doing something you love.

Graduates from BA Animation at UEL have gone on to enjoy success in various fields, setting up studios, and co-operatives, working as freelance creatives, or working with London commercial studios like Nexus, Blink, and Passion Pictures.

Explore the different career options you can pursue with this degree and see the median salaries of the sector on our Career Coach portal.

General Eligibility

112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator includes:

  • A Level in at least two subjects

  • BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM

  • BTEC Diploma – D*D*

  • Access to HE Diploma

  • T Levels

  • International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at a Higher Level

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Foundation Year

CORE MODULES:

  • Professional Life (Mental Wealth)

  • Art & Design Workshops, Processes & Skills

  • Art & Design Studio Practice & Portfolio

  • Art & Design Specialist Workshops, Processes & Skills

  • Art & Design Specialist Studio Practice & Portfolio

  • Art & Design Contextual Studies

2 Year 1

CORE MODULES:

  • Story and Editing

  • Character Design and Sound Design

  • Animation Principles 1

  • Animation Principles 2

  • Professional Practice 1

  • Mental Wealth: Agency 1

3 Year 2

CORE MODULES:

  • Animated Documentary Pre-production

  • ​​​​​​​Animated Documentary Production

  • ​​​​​​​Animated Fillers/Stings Pre-production

  • ​​​​​​​Animated Fillers/Stings Production

  • Professional Practice 2

  • Mental Wealth: Professional life: Agency 2

4 Year 3

CORE MODULES:

  • ​​​​​​​Final Major Project (FMP)- Pre-production

  • ​​​​​​Final Major Project (FMP)- Production 1

  • Final Major Project (FMP)- Production 2

  • Final Major Project (FMP)- Post-Production

  • Professional Practice 3

  • Mental Wealth: Professional Life: Agency 3 - Freelancing at UEL Creatives

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking (or recognized equivalent).

Additional Information

This course is available: Part-Time, 6 Years

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