IELTS for UKVI*, IELTS for UKVI* 6.0, Listening: minimum level 5.5, Speaking: minimum level 5.5, Reading: minimum level 5.5, Writing: minimum level 5.5
TOEFL Internet based: (including TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition), 79, Listening: minimum level 17, Speaking: minimum level 20, Reading: minimum level 18, Writing: minimum level 17
Pearson, 52: Listening: minimum level 51, Speaking: minimum level 51, Reading: minimum level 51, Writing: minimum level 51
Cambridge IGCSE English as a First Language (Syllabus 0500 and 0522): Grade C, Listening: minimum Grade D (0522) or 2 (0500), Speaking: minimum Grade D (0522) or 2 (0500), Reading: minimum Grade E, Writing: minimum Grade E
Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (Syllabus 0510 and 0511): Grade C, Listening: minimum Grade A, Speaking: minimum Grade C (0511) or 2 (0510), Reading: minimum Grade D, Writing: minimum Grade D
Cambridge English C1 Advanced (Formerly: Certificate in Advanced English): Grade C, Listening: minimum score 162, Speaking: minimum score 162, Reading: minimum score 162, Writing: minimum score 162
City and Guilds International ESOL Diploma: Communicator Level, Listening: minimum score 15/30, Speaking: minimum score 6/12, Reading: minimum score 15/30, Writing: minimum score 12/24
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): Score 80
Michigan Test: Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE), Pass
IGSE English as a Second Language, Grade C or above
Completion of Sheffield Hallam University pre-sessional English course, Pass
Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.
Work across a variety of forms including 2D drawn and digital-based animation, stop motion and 3D CGI animation.
Specialise in your preferred animation discipline for your major project film.
Produce a portfolio of project work to showcase your skills to potential employers.
Learn a broad range of techniques and theoretical knowledge underpinning the form, including storyboarding, life drawing and concept art with this practical animation course. You graduate with the experience necessary to work in the animation industry, or in a wide range of other sectors that require creative professionals with animation skills.
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Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Module
Creative Synergies In Media Production
Media In Context
Media Project
Preparing For Independent Practice And Study
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Module
2D Animation Foundation
Animation Analysis
Cgi Animation Foundation
Creative Challenges
Drawing For Animation
Stop Motion Animation Foundation
Year 3
Compulsory modules
Module
Level 5 Live Industry Project
Showreel Project
Visual Storytelling
Year 4
Optional modules
Module
Placement Year
Final year
Compulsory modules
Module
Dissertation
Major Animation Project
Elective modules
Module
Life Drawing
Sound Design And Sonic Arts Practice
Visual Effects Project
This course prepares you for a career as a
stop motion animator
3D CGI animator
set designer
puppet builder
lighting technician
texture artist
modeller
rigger
compositor
producer
editor
storyboard artist
character designer
Previous graduates of BA (Honours) Animation have gone on to work for
Industrial Light and Magic
BBC (CBeebies)
Double Negative
Warner Brothers studios
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
