Animation, BA (Hons)

Our animation degree equips students with essential skills for careers in film, television, visual effects, and video games. It encompasses a broad curriculum including 2D and 3D animation, storytelling, and technical computer graphics, while developing specialized expertise for industries like games, VFX, and media. These abilities also apply to fields such as design, advertising, architecture, and medical imaging. Ideal candidates have a background in art or design, experience in creative production like photography or video, and strong visual communication skills. Graduates often pursue roles in VFX firms, game companies, animation studios, and interactive media.Key aspects include gaining animation skills in a collaborative environment, combining general techniques with industry-specific training in areas like character design, 3D modelling, and motion graphics. The program reflects the animation industry's multidisciplinary nature, accommodating diverse backgrounds in traditional or digital art. It features interrelated subjects such as 2D animation, digital sculpting, and software skills. Modules are a mix of compulsory and optional topics, with assessments varying by module; full details are available on our website.

All degree courses are made of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures. Module content, and how each is module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.