Why study this course?
Engaged and industry-led teaching
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The course features a sequence of five modules delivered over three semesters:
Animated Encounters (30 credits) This module introduces animation techniques through encounters with our three key animation processes: Stop-motion, CG and 2D animation. Essential training will lead to your first collaborative filmmaking assignment. Theoretical content focuses on the characteristics and diversity of the short animated film.
Animation Agenda (30 credits) The aim of this module is to enable you to research, develop and pitch project ideas for your animated film or body of work (such as a character animation show-reel or a portfolio of design or story orientated work). You'll develop and examine and develop your practice with the support of a designated specialist supervisor.
Animation Enquiry (15 credits) All animation practitioners benefit from becoming practitioner-researchers too. In this research module, you'll investigate and develop a research project related to your interests and practice. Two research pathways are available: an academic pathway in the field of animation studies, or an enterprise and innovation pathway.
Studio A (45 credits) In addition to academic supervision, this module is where our industry mentorship scheme begins. You'll continue to develop your major animation project work in line with your defined agenda of personal learning, creative practice and future career goals.
Studio Z (60 credits) Film work, show-reels and portfolios are the essential 'calling cards' for animation practitioners. In this module, you'll complete your major project work. You'll also produce other outputs in line with your defined agenda of personal, learning, creative practice and future career goals. This final module will involve planning for your showcase screening event too.
The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.
This postgraduate course will enable you to embark on a career in animation or return to the industry as a redefined practitioner.
Our students frequently go on to screen work in worldwide animation and short film festivals. Others have gone on to launch their own start-up studios, supported by UWE Bristol's Launch Space incubation hub.
Whatever your goals, this course will support your individual interests and specialisms. This might include direction, production, art direction, storyboarding, model-making, character animation, or even a career in academia.
Past students have gained employment and worked on productions throughout the world with companies such as: Aardman Animations, Wonky, Rumpus, Sun and Moon, Wild Seed Studios and Blue Zoo.
Insurance-Single: 300 GBP/year
