Animation

Skills

This course will prepare you to progress and excel in the world of animation and audiovisual production.

Animation combines technical skills and creative thinking to create still and moving images and experiences across a variety of media. With a focus on digital platforms, the BA Animation aims to equip you with the knowledge, creative and technical skills, and a portfolio of your work, ready to work in the animation production sector, and the wider creative industries. You will graduate industry ready with skills around:   

• Animation  
• Production Design   
• Modelling  
• VFX   
• 3D Techniques   

Learning

This program follows an active blended learning style. You will be taught by experienced and passionate staff, who are active researchers and practitioners in the field. 

You won’t just be sitting in a lecture theatre, but instead will be learning in interactive classes, working closely with your lecturers and fellow students.This includes:       

• Working in a studio environment: Immerse yourself in practical learning with a studio setting.      
• Small-group seminars: Participate in intimate and focused group discussions.      
• Tutorials: Benefit from personalised guidance and instruction.     

You’ll also have the opportunity to go on field trips in and outside of London to experience the professional world of computer gaming.     

Careers

You’ll graduate ready for a career in animation and audiovisual production.

Graduates will be prepared with a variety of creative, innovative, pragmatic, and transferable skills that will prepare for employment opportunities that exist throughout the extensive umbrella of the Animation & Visual Effects industry.  

Your future role could be:  

• Production Manager
• Production Coordinator
• Art Director
• Modeler
• Animation technical director (TD)
• Rigger
• Lighting artist
• Animator