BA (Hons) 3D Animation with Integrated Foundation Year

Program Overview

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BA (Hons) 3D Animation with Integrated Foundation Year

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) 3D Animation with Integrated Foundation Year is a four-year undergraduate degree that provides students with a comprehensive education in 3D animation. The course is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and creative vision required to succeed in the animation industry.

Ideal for...

Aspiring 3D animators and visual creatives who wish to build foundational knowledge prior to entering an undergraduate degree.

Course Structure and Admissions

• Duration: 1 year (of 4-yr degree)
• Mode: Full time
• UCAS code: WQ16
• Fees: UK: £9,535 (2025/26) / INT: £17,000 (2025/26)

Why Study This Course?

• Excellent location with a host of animation studios on the doorstep
• Opportunities for mentorships with top industry players
• Collaborate on live briefs within industry
• Acquire the technical skills to apply your creative talent to a successful career in character animation
• Work collaboratively with other students to tackle creative briefs and bring ideas to life

Key Study Topics

• Animation fundamentals
• Body mechanics
• Acting performance
• Visual narrative
• Rigging

The Specifics

Year 0

• Crafting Your Practice 1
• Crafting Your Practice 2
• Development of Creative Skills
• Integrating Creative Skills
• Exploring Culture and Context
• Influencing Culture and Context

Year 1

• Animation Fundamentals
• Animation Character Mechanics
• Animation Narrative 1
• Animation Narrative 2
• Professional Life Practice

Year 2

• Animation Character Performance
• Animation Rigging
• Animation Industry Exercises
• Professional Life Practice
• Work-Based Learning

Year 3

• Animation Production
• Animation Portfolio
• Professional Life Practice
• Animation Industry Prep

Assessment

• Continuously evaluated based on project presentations, written work, essays, experimentation and research evidence, blogs, and reports
• Modules have both Formative and Summative assessment points with feedback and advice provided, and a final grade awarded

Progression

• BA (Hons) 3D Animation Year 0 is not a standalone course; it is the first stage of a full four-year undergraduate degree
• When you successfully complete your prep year, you will be able to progress smoothly into the first year of our BA (Hons) Animation degree in London

Career Pathway

• Animation is an increasingly widespread form of media and good animators are becoming more sought after in film, television, visual effects (VFX), gaming and the web
• Animation graduates often go on to secure work as 3D/2D generalists or specialists in areas such as: concept, modelling, animation and VFX production

Selection Criteria

• Students should ideally have a background in art, creative media, or design
• We welcome applicants who are able to demonstrate their abilities through the submission of a relevant portfolio showing their skills, abilities and suitability to the course

Entry Requirements

• At Ravensbourne we accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved
• For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English in addition to any of the below;
  • Two A Levels at grade CC or above
  • BTEC Extended Diploma at grade MPP
  • UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
  • T Level (pass or above)
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate at grade 24 or above
  • Other/mixed qualifications equivalent to 64 UCAS Tariff points

Interview and Portfolio

• Admission onto this course is also subject to successful completion of an interview and portfolio (or showreel)
• If you wish to study our BA (Hons) 3D Animation with Year 0 degree course, we will need to see examples of previous art, new media and/or design work that showcases your suitability for the course

How to Apply

• UK students: Simply select your chosen start date using the 'Apply now' dropdown at the top of this page, and you will be directed to the appropriate course page on the UCAS website
• International students: International students can apply directly via our Online Applicant Portal

Industry Connections

• At Ravensbourne University London, industry connection is ingrained into everything we do
• We will equip you for success in the creative and digital industries, ensuring you are truly industry ready upon graduation
• Our tutors are respected academics and practitioners with substantial experience and industry links

Fees and Funding

• Find out more about our tuition fees and whether you qualify for financial support during your studies

Facilities

• iMac suite at Ravensbourne
• Materials library
• Library at Ravensbourne
• Kit Store at Ravensbourne