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BA (Hons) Animation with Foundation

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Animation with Foundation is a undergraduate Film & Television course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 4 years · Full-time · Film & Television · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

Our degree courses with Foundation year offer the opportunity to prepare you for advanced study before you progress onto a full honours degree at the University of Westminster. Whether you do not feel ready for degree-level study, don’t have the right qualifications, want to change your subject specialism or return to study after an absence from education, we aim to encourage a broad range of students to undertake our Foundation year in order to progress onto their full honours degree with us. 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 Campus: Harrow, North-West London Duration: 4 or 5 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