Animation BA(Hons)
Join this Animation course and learn to make believable worlds through animation, a dynamic medium for imaginative storytelling. From the traditional and life drawing skills that underpin the creative process to the 2D, 3D and stop-motion techniques used in industry today, you’ll explore all aspects of animation before specialising and developing your personal style.
On this Animation degree, you’ll learn in an authentic studio set-up, using professional pipelines and working in the collaborative teams this industry thrives on. With the ability to pitch, present and produce, you’ll graduate as a capable, career-ready animator.
You will:
- Study at a university which is a member of CILECT, the association of the world’s best film, TV and animation schools
- Learn from staff with industry backgrounds and experience in film, children’s TV and advertising
- Work in multi-skilled teams, reflecting industry practice
- Develop technical and creative knowledge through character animation, storytelling, concept art and the use of software
- Hone your skills in the production of 2D, 3D and stop motion animation, working in professional-standard facilities
- Underpin your creative work with theoretical and historical understanding
- Gain a working knowledge of industry practice
- Graduate with a varied and professional animation portfolio
Campus Information
Penryn Campus
Standing proud above Penryn town and just a short hop away from the vibrant community of Falmouth, Penryn Campus’s architectural innovation, outstanding facilities and state-of-the-art technology make it the ideal place to ignite your academic fire. Playing host to courses covering a spectrum of disciplines, from design and media to performance and writing, Penryn Campus sees students and staff gather to think, work, create and share – a collaborative melting pot of ideas and opportunities which are sure to challenge and inspire. The Stannary is one of the county’s largest live events venues, welcoming a diverse range of musicians, DJs and pulsating club nights all through the year.
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
What can I do with an animation degree?
An animation degree can open up lots of opportunities for you. Whether you want to go into the film industry, or pursue careers in other media sectors such as gaming, publishing, marketing or sport.
Our Animation graduates have worked as:
- Riggers and Compositors at Blue Zoo and Cinesite
- Coordinator at Studio AKA and Industrial Light & Magic
- Model Maker at Laika Studios (Coraline, ParaNorman)
- Artists and Pre-vis Artists at DNEG
- Part of the Aardman Animations team (Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run)
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 - BA(Hons) and BSc(Hons)
Academic requirements
Standard Year XII:
CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) 60%
ISCE (Indian Certificate secondary education) 60%
SSC (Senior School Certificate) 60%
ISC (Indian School Certificate) 60%
IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points
A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points
Recognised Foundation Diploma
BULATS
Undergraduate - 70
Cambridge English Scale
Undergraduate - 169
European Baccalaureate
A minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
A minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English
IELTS
Undergraduate - 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each skill
PTE Academic
Undergraduate - Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components)
- Course Code: W615
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
53850 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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