Animation, BDes (Hons), with industry placement

Animation has become an integral part of the film, television, games, and design industries, from classics like Jurassic Park and Avatar to modern hits such as Angry Birds, Call of Duty, and mobile platforms. The field has seen remarkable growth due to innovative distribution methods and technologies, offering numerous avenues for work to reach a global audience.This course covers drawing, animation principles, design, storytelling, narrative, and the history, practice, and theory of screen production. Students will develop creative and technical skills using industry-standard software to produce interactive designs and computer animations. Emphasizing collaboration, the program fosters teamwork while building individual professional practices, preparing graduates for dynamic opportunities in a rapidly expanding international sector. It equips students with specialized knowledge to pursue careers in animation's diverse creative fields, contributing to local, national, and global design practices. Note that the course is under revalidation, so content may change; contact the course or admissions team for details. A foundation year allows exploration of art and design disciplines to help select an undergraduate specialization.