Animation Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Bring your ideas to life through the world of animation.

Join this Animation degree and learn to craft believable worlds through animation, a dynamic medium for imaginative storytelling. This course blends traditional and life drawing techniques with 2D, 3D and stop-motion animation methods used in industry today. You’ll explore all aspects of animation before specialising and developing your personal style, preparing you for an exciting future in animation.

On this Animation degree, you’ll learn in an authentic studio set-up, using professional pipelines and working in the collaborative teams this industry thrives on. With the ability to pitch, present and produce, you’ll graduate as a capable, career-ready animator.

You will:
Study at a university which is a member of CILECT, the association of the world’s best film, TV and animation schools
Learn from staff with industry backgrounds and experience in film, children’s TV and advertising
Work in multi-skilled teams, reflecting industry practice
Develop technical and creative knowledge through character animation, storytelling, concept art and the use of software
Hone your skills in the production of 2D, 3D and stop-motion animation, working in professional-standard facilities
Underpin your creative work with theoretical and historical understanding
Gain a working knowledge of industry practice
Graduate with a varied and professional animation portfolio