BA (Hons) Animation

"The explosion of animation, moving image, and film surrounds us. We are entertained on mobile devices, television, on the web, and on big screens in public areas. Film, advertising and creative messages are part of our daily lives and this profession requires fresh thinking creative people to challenge and develop this media. This course reflects the endlessly changing animation market and puts you at the centre of this exciting field. It explores animation, with particular emphasis on the developments in technology that enable you to produce broadcast quality animations for the commercial world, or to communicate your own personal ideas.
You will explore sequential and interactive image making, 2D and 3D animation, character development, narrative, timing, creative storytelling, the web, scripting, sound, and the historical and contemporary context of your work. You will gain professional knowledge and skills in the creative application of digital software for animation, experimenting with state-of-the-art equipment and resources that are constantly updated."