BA (Hons) Animation and Graphic Design

This innovative course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the theories, techniques and technologies involved in animation and graphic design. You'll learn how to create visually stunning animations and graphics, using traditional and digital media, as well as cutting-edge software and tools. Our experienced lecturers will guide you through a range of projects, from 2D and 3D animations to motion graphics and visual effects, helping you to develop your creative skills and push the boundaries of your imagination. With a strong focus on industry placements and collaborations, you'll gain valuable experience in the field and build a professional portfolio that will serve you well after graduation.

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In addition to your studies, you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including dedicated animation and graphic design studios, as well as cutting-edge software and tools. Our strong industry connections will also provide you with opportunities for work placements and collaborations, giving you the chance to gain real-world experience and build your professional network.

Unlock Your Creative Potential at the University of Worcester

At the University of Worcester, we're dedicated to providing our students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen careers. Our courses are designed to be practical and industry-focused, giving you the opportunity to gain real-world experience and build your professional network. Plus, our small class sizes ensure that you receive personalized attention and support from our experienced lecturers. With a strong focus on creativity and innovation, we'll help you develop your skills and push the boundaries of your imagination.

Studying Animation and Graphic Design in combination provides you with an exciting opportunity to develop as an animator and creative designer. Many aspects of these disciplines are complementary, and studying them as Joint Honours is full of possibilities. It could lead to an innovative, interdisciplinary final-year project that draws all your interests together. Your creative development will take place alongside the development of craft and digital skills that are applicable to a wide range of graduate career and employment possibilities.

In addition to developing your capabilities as an animator, the course will enable you to develop a wide range of transferable skills, from research and analysis techniques to problem-solving, communication, and negotiation. Animators are increasingly in demand as the industry expands. Our interdisciplinary approach gives flexibility and will develop in you a wider view of the world that is both attractive to employers, and empowers you to create your own opportunities through creative entrepreneurship. You will find career opportunities not only in animation production but also in the games industry, television motion graphics, compositing, special effects, and advertising.

Graduates from Graphic Design & Multimedia have gone on to work in sectors such as publishing, graphic design, web design, media, and arts administration, or are self-employed. This course also provides an excellent basis for further studies. Its interdisciplinary nature means that students develop skills that are attractive to employers.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.