BA (Hons) Animation Production
COURSE OVERVIEW
From Wallace and Gromit to Finding Nemo, from Disney to art house, animation covers a bewildering range of styles – and talents. Animation demands creativity, technical skill and a wealth of theory. This course explores the whole production process and shows you what it takes to be a professional animator.
You’ll learn different techniques from traditional stop-motion to the latest computer generated methods. And while we’re excited by computer solutions, you’ll learn the fundamentals by animating drawings.
You’ll be learning from the best. Illustrious alumni return regularly to share their experiences in animation industry (and offer opportunities). The course has an international reputation and Skillset accreditation. You’ll leave with a strong, commercially viable portfolio of work that shows your skills, self-expression and strengths.
This course is accredited by Skillset.
RESOURCES
· You’ll be taught by experts with a background with real experience of the animation industry.
· We have regular visits from industry specialists who show their work, run life drawing sessions and spend time with students.
· Students from all years work together to simulate the real world industry experience of talking ideas through and supporting each other.
· Our newly refurbished animation studio provides students with an individual workstation and light box.
· The course has its own computer suite with specialist software.
YEAR 1
Year 1 gives you the basic discipline and skills to get you animating, as well as academic understanding of animation.
· You’ll learn through a mix of workshops, seminars and lectures.
· You’ll work with final year students to give you a sense of what you need to learn and achieve.
YEAR 2
Year 2 builds on your knowledge and skills as you develop your confidence and vision.
· You’ll work as junior animators on Year 3 graduation films.
· You’ll research ideas, styles and storylines as preparation for your final–year work.
· You’ll learn how to pitch a production.
· You’ll develop a sense of a specialist career direction.
· You’ll learn more about 3D computing, stop–motion, experimental and traditional 2D animation.
YEAR 3
Year 3 is based around major project work. Working in teams, you may be asked to direct an animation film or take on another key production role. You’ll be encouraged to show commitment and collective responsibility for all work in production.
This course is likely to offer a Year 0 option.

INTERVIEWS AND PORTFOLIOS
Interviews are an opportunity for you to demonstrate to us your self-motivation and commitment to animation. Portfolios should demonstrate life drawing skills, storyboards and observational work in sketchbooks. Actual animation work is not necessary but your work should show a sense of movement, narrative and storytelling. Good writing and drawing skills are required. We often recommend that students first undertake a Foundation Diploma course before applying.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
You must possess clear motivation and commitment to the animation course. We look for individuals who show the dedication, stamina and self-discipline required to produce work to the highest standards. You will need to exhibit the skills required for this team-based course and show a commitment to improving your animation skills through observational drawing.
STUDY TIME
Study is divided across taught hours, studio and/or work environment time, and independent study. Excellent professional and technical support is available and students are encouraged to experiment and work collaboratively on self-initiated projects. We expect students to spend an average of 40 hours per week on their studies, although it is likely that these hours will vary throughout the academic year.
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS COURSE
More student
work, together with a look at our studios, recent projects,
exhibitions, industry links and details of our course staff, can
all be viewed in the ‘Showcase’ for this
course.
COURSE LEADER
Peter Symons
CONTACT
Admissions
Tel: 01202 363228/363225
Email: admissions@aucb.ac.uk

- Mode of Study: Full-time
- Course Duration: 3 years
- Institution Code: A66
- UCAS Code: W615
- UCAS Code (Year 0): W617
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- Entrance and Other Requirements
- Application and Interview
- Portfolio Guidelines
- Course FAQs
- Fees
- Open Days
- View Student Work
- Animation Production Showcase
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