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Animation with Foundation BA Honours
Animation with Foundation BA Honours

Animation with Foundation BA Honours

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  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

A Levels – DD

  • International Baccalaureate – 24 points. We also welcome applications from students taking the IB Career related Programme
  • BTEC Extended Diploma – PPP
  • BTEC Diploma – MP
  • Access – 48 UCAS tariff points from the Access course

In addition to one of the above, you should have:

  • GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4; GCSE Maths not required

English Requirement

If English is not your first language, you should have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.

We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. 

Course Information

You'll learn through high-level, tutor-guided studio practice, and by doing – we actively promote experimentation, reflection and the sharing of enthusiasms and influences.

The unique integrated theoretical elements of the course provide a critical framework within which you can examine animation and related time-based practices, and will significantly support and inform your own practice.

All modules are assessed through coursework, and we offer a range of methods including crits, submitted work, research plans and seminar presentations. 

The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course.

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Foundation

Subjects of study include (across 5 core modules): 

  •  Introduction to Academic Practice
  •  Critical Thinking for Academic and Professional Development
  •  Art and Design Explorations
  •  Making and Modelling
  •  Seeing and Doing

There are no optional or elective modules offered at Level 3, as the focus is on the development of key academic skills through a broad understanding of Media and Design

Credit Level 3

Year 1

Subjects of study include:

  • Animatics
  • Classic Narrative Animation Film Development
  • Experimental Film Development
  • Pioneers Bootcamp
  • Production / Collaboration

Credit Level 4

Year 2

Subjects of study include:

  • Adaptation for Animation
  • Art/Science Collaboration
  • Curating, Distribution and Dissemination
  • Creative Encounters
  • Digital Aesthetics
  • Digital Pathways
  • Documentary Development
  • Media Explorations
  • Scriptwriting for Media
  • Transmedia Practices

Credit Level 5

Year 3

Subjects of study include:

  • Graduation Project Development
  • Graduation Project Production
  • Minor Project Development
  • Production / Collaboration
  • Research Presentation

Credit Level 6

 

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Commercial animation is a rapidly growing and vibrant industry, encompassing a broad range of rewarding and fascinating creative job opportunities. 

Career development is embedded in the course. Students can work part-time, on placements and enjoy work-related learning across all three years of study.

Our Careers and Employability Service is here to support you to achieve your full potential.

Job roles 

This course will prepare you for a range of roles, including:

  • Animator

  • Art Director

  • Character Designer

  • Director

  • Editor

Graduate employers

Graduates from this course have found employment at organisations including:

  • Entertainment One

  • Lupus Films

  • One of Us

  • Weta Digital

  • WildBrain

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year

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