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BA (Hons) Animation

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Animation is a undergraduate Film & Television course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Film & Television · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

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. Commercial animation is a rapidly growing and vibrant industry, encompassing a broad range of rewarding and fascinating creative job opportunities. Our strong emphasis on creative practice will help you to develop your skills in drawing and design, along with the imaginative development and innovation of ideas expressed sequentially. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Master multiple animation methods – You’ll have the chance to master a wide range of animation methods, both traditional and cutting-edge - Learn from expert tutors – In-depth subject-specific support is provided by our large team of animation tutors, each with their own areas of expertise - Showcase your animation – Your work will be shown at our Regent Street Cinema – the birthplace of British cinema - Study in a creative environment – Our Harrow Campus offers opportunities for collaboration with artists, musicians, filmmakers and designers from around the world - Westminster is ranked among the UK's top five universities for Research Quality in Drama, Dance and Cinematics by the Complete University Guide 2027. Campus: Harrow, North-West London Duration: 3 or 4 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): Commercial animation is a rapidly growing and vibrant industry, encompassing a broad range of rewarding and fascinating creative job opportunities. Career development is embedded in the course. Students can work part-time, on placements and enjoy work-related learning across all three years of study. Graduate employers named on the course page: Entertainment One, Lupus Films, One of Us, Weta Digital, WildBrain. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• 2D Computer Animation (Year 1, Core)
• 3D Asset Creation (Year 1, Core)
• Animation Principles (Year 1, Core)
• Contexts and Approaches (Year 1, Core)
• Storytelling and Narrative (Year 1, Core)
• 2D Game Creation (Year 1, Option)
• Concept Art (Year 1, Option)
• Drawing Explorations (Year 1, Option)
• Props and Environment Art (Year 1, Option)
• 3D Computer Animation (Year 2, Core)
• Documentary Animation (Year 2, Core)
• Industry Brief (Year 2, Core)
• VFX for Film and Games (Year 2, Core)
• Branding and Identity (Year 2, Option)
• Character and Creature Creation (Year 2, Option)
• Designing for User Experience (UX) (Year 2, Option)
• Extended Reality for Creatives (Year 2, Option)
• Interactive Texts and Narratives (Year 2, Option)
• Stop-Motion Animation (Year 2, Option)
• Visual Storytelling (Year 2, Option)
• Animation Industry Promotion (Year 3, Core)
• Character Performance (Year 3, Core)
• Innovation in Animation (Year 3, Core)
• Major Project (Animation) (Year 3, Core)
• Critical Enquiry for Creatives (Year 3, Option)
• Designing Narrative Experiences (Year 3, Option)
• Entrepreneurship for Creatives (Year 3, Option)
• Experimental Image Making (Year 3, Option)
• Publishing and Print (Year 3, Option)

Careers

• Animator
• Art Director
• Character Designer
• Director
• Editor