Animation, BA (Hons)

Edinburgh College of Art’s Animation programme stands as Scotland’s oldest established degree-level course in the field. With 15 to 20 students per year group, it encompasses a comprehensive range of animation techniques, including drawn, 2D digital, 3D digital, and stop-frame methods. The programme features a sustainably resourced render farm using Pixar’s Renderman for projects in Maya, 3DS Max, or Adobe After Effects. Students choose their preferred methods through discussions with staff, and may work individually or in teams. Alumni have achieved notable success, winning awards at the BAFTAs, Emmys, British Animation Awards, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Adobe Design Achievement Awards, and Royal Television Society.As a partner in the Aardman Academy, the programme offers students opportunities for studio visits, workshops, and courses with professionals from this esteemed UK animation studio. This full-time course requires on-campus attendance from 9am to 5pm, five days a week, with 20% dedicated to contact time and the rest to practical application supported by technical and academic staff. Collaborative learning with peers across year groups is encouraged to maximize development in animation and the arts.