BA (Hons) 3D Animation
The UK’s animation industry is a global success story. In a world where visual communication is the norm, animators are in high demand whether in TV, film, gaming, corporate films, advertising or the media.
Through studying this exciting animation degree course, you will acquire the technical skills, insight and platform to apply your creative talent to a successful career in character animation. You will think on your feet, respond to live and self-initiated briefs, and utilise a mix of practice and theory-based learning, including: seminars, workshops, industry masterclasses, individual tutorials and self-directed study.
You will explore a range of character animation techniques, including the fundamentals, body mechanics and performance. You will also adopt digital development skills in asset and rigging creation, together with storytelling techniques, life drawing, physical prototyping, research and idea development, communication and presentation. You will also examine the medium using industry-standard software, including Maya and the Adobe Suite.
Working in a creative environment, you will work collaboratively with other students to tackle creative briefs and bring ideas to life. You will be welcomed into a supportive community comprising industry experts and graduate mentors in a dynamic, creative hub.
During this three-year animation course in London, you will acquire the technical skills and insight to succeed in a career in animation. You will be granted access to industry-quality software and produce an assessed portfolio of work, so you’re ready to enter the professional world of animation with confidence and know-how.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The BA (Hons) Animation degree uses a blend of practice and theory-based learning. You will be introduced to a range of animation practices. These include: conceptualisation, digital development skills, asset creation, character animation techniques, scripting, storytelling techniques and life drawing. It also includes physical prototyping, communication and presentation, research and idea development.
Key topics:
Animation fundamentals
Rigging
Acting performance
Visual narrative
Body mechanics
Animation industry
Observational and contextual subject related areas
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate
- Indian HSC/Standard XII with an overall average of 60% or higher (all boards including CBSE and CISCE).
- 2 A-levels at grade C or above, or an International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points
- A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution
Undergraduate
- Ravensbourne English Language Test: 6 overall with no less than 5 in each skill.
We offer the Ravensbourne English Language Test in partnership with Oxford ELLT at a discounted rate of £90. Please use the 25% discount code: RAVE75.
Until September 2024 only, a 35% summer discount is available, reducing the fee to £78. Please use the 35% discount code: UK35
This is an online test which assesses the four core skills of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. In order to take the test, you must have:
- A good internet connection, a computer and a webcam.
- An internal or external microphone.
- A camera able to be moved to show a 360-degree view of the room.
Eligibility
- This test is available for current Ravensbourne offer holders whose offer is conditional on meeting our English language entry requirements
- You must not have taken the Ravensbourne English Language Test in the last 2 months
- Book your test here.
- IELTS (Academic):
5.5 overall (and a minimum of 5.5 in each component: reading, writing, speaking, listening.
- TOEFL iBT (Academic):
72 points overall with minimum Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17
Please note: we are unable to accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition test. All tests must be taken in person at a test centre.
- International Baccalaureate:
English B / English A: Language and Literature / English A: Literature / English Literature and Performance - Standard or Higher-Level Grade 5
- Pearson English language test (PTE) Academic:
PTE Academic or SELT: 59 overall with minimum 59 in Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing.
- LanguageCert International ESOL:
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 Communicator High Pass
- Trinity College London:
Trinity College London - B2 SELT ISE II. Pass Overall with Pass in each component.
- INTO Foundation English Language Assessment:
CEFR B2 Level - 55% overall with minimum 55% / C in each sub-skill.
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) / C2 Proficiency:
162 overall with 154 in each component
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) / C1 Advanced:
162 overall with 154 in each component
- GCSE English/IGCSE First Language English / O?Level / International Cambridge O Level English Language (as a first language):
Grade C/4 or above
Please note: IGCSE English as a Second Language does not meet our English language entry requirements.
- India Class XII High School Certificate:
Year XII High School Certificate from CBSE/CISCE boards with 60% or above in English Language, achieved within the previous 2 years of the date of enrolment.
OR Year XII High School Certificate from 70% from other state boards achieved within the previous 2 years of the date of enrolment, except for Punjab and Haryana state boards.
- Norway Vitnemål for Videregående Opplæring:
Grade 4.0 or above in English Language.
Sweden Slutbetyg: grade C or above in English Language level 6.
WAEC/SSCE/NECO: WAEC / SSCE / NECO English Language C6 or above.
Alternative qualifications: If any of the above tests are unavailable to you, then please contact admissions to discuss your options. If you have any questions, please contact our international admissions team via the contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
- Course Code: WQ15
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
51000 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 17796 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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