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BSc (Hons) Computer Animation Arts

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BSc Computer Animation Arts combines traditional and digital animation techniques and covers all elements of the animation production pipeline. Computer animation, modeling, and effects require both artistic and technical approaches to complex visual problem-solving. Fusing traditional skills with cutting-edge technology, this dynamic and innovative course provides you with the skills to work in a wide range of areas within the computer animation industry. This course provides the skills required for work in animation, 3D modeling, visual effects, visualization, and computer games. It will also encourage you to specialize in a chosen area and stretch your technical and artistic abilities.

General Eligibility

Our Minimum Entry Requirements are applicable to those applicants who have not had an equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic ability at school or college and are known as ‘widening access’ applicants. We also sometimes refer to this type of applicant as receiving a ‘contextual’ offer. We may be able to provide you with a contextual offer if you fall into one of the categories below:

  • You have been in care (care-experienced/care-leaver)

  • You are a young carer

  • government-recognizedecognised asylum or refugee status

  • You are estranged from your family or guardians

  • You live in a SIMD decile 1-4 (SIMD20/40)* Scottish postcode area

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

You will focus on the principles of animation, planning and practice. You will learn how computer tools are used for artistic representation and work on 2D and 3D animation.

2 Year 2

You will continue to focus on the principles of animation, planning and practice. You will develop further skills in 2D and 3D animation.

3 Year 3

You will focus on advanced modelling and texturing techniques, and on independent, specialist project work. This includes the production of a demo reel and scripting for automation and simulation.

4 Year 4

You will undertake a substantial project, creating a piece of work that showcases your skills and enhances your employability after graduation. You will also study acting for character animation and virtual environments.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5.

Additional Information

typically 6 years part-time

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