Entry requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, in a media-related programme from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C or above or grade 4 or above.
UCAS Tariff
This must include at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: BBC at A Level. DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.
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About this course
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Work across a variety of forms including 2D drawn and digital-based animation, stop motion and 3D CGI animation.
- Specialise in your preferred animation discipline for your major project film.
- Produce a portfolio of project work to showcase your skills to potential employers.
- Have the opportunity to study abroad — with Erasmus funding available for European placements.
Learn a broad range of techniques and theoretical knowledge underpinning the form, including storyboarding, life drawing and concept art with this practical animation course. You graduate with the experience necessary to work in the animation industry, or in a wide range of other sectors that require creative professionals with animation skills.
Modules
**Year 1**
**Compulsory modules**
The modules for 2020/21 may vary to those given below, which are for academic year 2019/20.
You can take an optional placement in year three.
Module: 2D Animation Foundation Credits: 20.00
Module: Animation Analysis Credits: 20.00
Module: Cgi Animation Foundation Credits: 20.00
Module: Drawing For Animation Credits: 20.00
Module: Practice Skills Credits: 20.00
Module: Stop Motion Animation Foundation Credits: 20.00
**Year 2**
**Compulsory modules**
Module: 2D Animation Project Credits: 20.00
Module: 3D Animation Project Credits: 20.00
Module: Level 5 Integrated Project Credits: 20.00
Module: Stop Motion Animation Project Credits: 20.00
Module: Visual Storytelling Credits: 20.00
**Elective modules**
Module: App Design And Development Credits: 20.00
Module: Creative Sound Practice Credits: 20.00
Module: Documentary Production (Photography, Sound And Moving Image) Credits: 20.00
Module: Introduction To Concept Art Credits: 20.00
Module: Screenwriting (Short Form) Credits: 20.00
Module: Storyboarding For Film And Animation Credits: 20.00
Module: Virtual Reality Design Credits: 20.00
**Final year**
**Compulsory modules**
Module: Dissertation Credits: 20.00
Module: Distribution Methods And Practices Credits: 20.00
Module: Final Animation Project Credits: 40.00
Module: Pre-Production For Animation Credits: 20.00
**Elective modules**
Module: Life Drawing Credits: 20.00
Module: Motion Graphics Credits: 20.00
Module: Social Impact Of Digital Media Credits: 20.00
Module: Sound Design And Sonic Arts Practice Credits: 20.00
Module: Visual Effects Project Credits: 20.00
Assessment methods
• Coursework
• Practical
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What do graduate employment figures really tell you?A few years ago graduates from this subject were having a very hard time but things have improved a lot thanks to our active media, film and photographic industries - much the most common employers for this group. The most common jobs are in the arts — as photographers, audio-visual technicians, operators and designers, as directors, as artists and as graphic designers. Training in presenting sound and graphics is useful in other industries as well, so you can find graduates in journalism, in advertising, in business management, in events management and in web design and IT. Be aware that freelancing and self-employment is common in the arts, as are what is termed 'portfolio careers' — having several part-time jobs or commissions at once.
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