Animation BA Honours

Program Overview

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Animation BA Honours

Overview

Our exciting specialist course will enable you to develop your imaginative and creative skills, while giving you a sound knowledge and understanding of animation processes, techniques and critical theory.

Course Structure

You'll learn through high-level, tutor-guided studio practice, and by doing – we actively promote experimentation, reflection and the sharing of enthusiasms and influences.

The unique integrated theoretical elements of the course provide a critical framework within which you can examine animation and related time-based practices, and will significantly support and inform your own practice.

All modules are assessed through coursework, and we offer a range of methods including crits, submitted work, research plans and seminar presentations.

Year 1

• 2D Computer Animation
• Animation Principles
• Contexts and Approaches
• Creative Industry Skills
• Storytelling and Narrative

Option modules:

• 2D Game Art & Design
• Drawing Explorations
• Typographic Explorations
• Elective

Credit Level 4

Year 2

• 3D Computer Animation
• Collaborative Practice
• Documentary Animation
• VFX for Film and Games

Option modules:

• Branding and Identity
• Concepting for Games
• Extended Reality for Creatives
• Stop-Motion Animation
• UX/UI Design
• Visual Storytelling
• Web Design
• Elective

Credit Level 5

Placement Year

Between Years 2 and 3, you’ll have the option to spend a year abroad at a partner institution or in employment to progress your career.

Year 3

• Innovation in Animation
• Major Project (Animation)
• Professional Practice

Option modules:

• Character Performance
• Critical Enquiry for Creatives
• Designing Narrative Experiences
• Entrepreneurship for Creatives
• Experimental Image Making
• Publishing and Print
• Elective

Credit Level 6

Programme Recognition

This course is delivered through a partnership with BAFTA albert Education, which provides staff and graduates with the tools and techniques needed to learn about environmentally responsible working practices and their professional relevance.

This course is also delivered in collaboration with our industry partner, Aardman Animations, the UK’s leading animation production house.

Programme Training Opportunities

This course is committed to health and safety training, and has partnered with the Mark Milsome Foundation to offer an optional online course for students wishing to develop their skills in this area.

Programme Membership

We are full members of CILECT, the International Association of Film and Television Schools (Centre International de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinéma et de Télévision), the prestigious global network of top-tier film, television, and animation institutions.

Entry Requirements

• UK:
  • A levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points)
  • T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points
  • International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
  • BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM
  • BTEC Diploma – DD
  • Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
  • GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths not Required
• International:
  • International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
  • Other international qualifications – We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications
  • International Foundation courses – We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide the International Foundation Certificate
  • English language requirements – IELTS of 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component

Portfolio Guidance

• Number of recommended portfolio pieces: 20 images, and/or two minutes of video
• What to include in your portfolio submission:
  • Still images: Drawings, paintings or photographs
  • Screen-based work: web design, graphics, videos etc. Music or audio work
• How to structure your portfolio: Hosted online using any of the following platforms: Wordpress or similar, YouTube, Vimeo, ArtStation
• How your portfolio will be evaluated: Reviewed by a member of the course team

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £17,600 (Price per academic year)
• Funding: Tuition fee loans, scholarships, and other funding options available
• Additional costs: See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods: Lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application
• Assessment methods: Practical, written exams, coursework
• Data from the academic year 2024/25

Supporting You

• Study support: Workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors: Support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team: Provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
• Extra-curricular activities: Volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more

Course Location

• Harrow Campus: Our creative and cultural hub, home to most of our arts, media and digital courses
• Location: North-west London, just 20 minutes from the city centre by train

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