BA (Hons) Animation
University of the Arts London
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
BA (Hons) Animation
BA (Hons) Animation is a practice-led course, enabling you to choose one of four specialist pathways that reflect industry specialisms: Animation Arts, 3D Computer Animation, Visual Effects (VFX) and Games Arts.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Course units
Year 1
- Introduction to Animation
- Production principles
- Visual Narrative
- Contextual and Theoretical Studies 1
Year 2
- Pathway Units
- Principles of Animation Arts
- Principles of Visual Effects (VFX)
- Principles of Game Arts
- Principles of 3D Computer Animation
- Introduction to Professional Practice
Exploratory Practice: Animation Arts/ VFX/ 3D Computer Animation/ Game Arts
Technical skills workshops will continue on all pathways.These include:
- VFX
- Game Arts
- 3D Computer Animation
Contextual and Theoretical Studies 2
Year 3
- Final Major Project: Animation Arts/ VFX/ 3D Computer Animation/ Game Arts
- Professional Practice
- Contextual and Theoretical Studies 3
For more information please visit the institute website.
Program Outcome
BA (Hons) Animation will prepare you for progression into jobs in animation or related time-based media production, usually in a freelance capacity.
You can expect to enter a variety of production areas that use animation such as roles in production, direction, design and characterisation. Your portfolio will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate the relevant skills and knowledge required for successful employment in these fields.
Additionally, some students may choose to progress to further study at postgraduate level on our MA Animation course.