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BA (Hons) Animation

University of Greenwich — London, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Animation is a undergraduate Film & Television course at University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £17,975 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Film & Television · £17,975 per year

Intakes: September

What you should know (from the course page): - Gain the key skills and practices of animation in a collaborative setting, and learn more about the entire production process - Combine general animation with the specialist skills you need for the VFX, games, film and TV industries - Develop creative aesthetics across multiple areas of general animation, such as character design, 3D modelling, motion graphics, etc. - The course reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the animation industry. It will suit a variety of backgrounds in traditional / digital art and design - The degree offers interrelated subjects in 3D modelling and animation, 2D animation practice, digital sculpting, and software / hardware skills. School: Design and Creative Industries Location: Greenwich Campus Duration: 3 years full-time 4 years sandwich Start: September International tuition fee 2026/27: full-time £17,975. Careers (from the course page): The growth of digital media and the computer arts industries has created a high demand for talented designers and animators. Our animation graduates work in a range of creative industries. These include VFX for film and TV, the video game industry, and areas such as product design and visual imaging. This degree also prepares you well for other design-related fields that need 3D skills, such as product or urban design, architecture or landscape. You may also choose to specialise in digital animation, digital arts, post-production or visual effects. Source: University of Greenwich course page and 2026-27 course fees table.

Modules

• ​​3D Animation Principles​ (Year 1, 30 credits)
• 2D and Experimental Animation Techniques​ (Year 1, 30 credits)
• Storytelling for Animation (Year 1, 30 credits)
• ​​3D Design & Modelling​ (Year 1, 30 credits)
• Innovative Storytelling (Year 2, 30 credits)
• ​​Design for 3D Animation​ (Year 2, 30 credits)
• Games and Real-time Animation (Year 2, 30 credits)
• Visual Effects for Animation (Year 2, 15 credits)
• Placement Project (Year 2, 15 credits)
• Animation Studio (Year 3, 30 credits)
• Animation & Professional Practice (Year 3, 30 credits)
• Animation Research Project (Year 3, 60 credits)