Course Description
This course is designed to provide creative and practical teaching on the production of computer-generated animation.
The main focus of the practice-based modules is to help you to develop your capability in 3D animation production. However, there are also opportunities for you to research and experiment in other forms of animation.
Course Content
Year 1
- Animation workshop 1
- Connected audiences
- Principles of animation 1
- Principles of animation 2
- Principles of animation 3
- Storyboarding
- Web series
Year 2
- Animated performance
- Animation workshop 2
- Concept art and design
- Independent project development
- Previz and layout
- Technical animation
Year 3
- Animation production
- Animation research project (optional)
- Animation workshop 3
- Creative technologies research paper (optional)
- Professional practice & portfolio
- Real time graphics
Entry Requirements
- A Level BCC or;
- BTEC National Diploma MMM or;
- Access to HE qualifications with 9 Distinctions 36 Merits or;
- Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 106 UCAS points
- Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs Grade 4 or above)
- We welcome qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.
Direct entry to Levels 5 and Level 6
For direct entry into Level 5 of the course, applicants will be required to hold:
- 120 credits at Level 4 or above in a relevant subject
For direct entry into Level 6 of the course, applicants will be required to hold:
- 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 credits at Level 5 in the relevant subject area.
Access students and mature students
Access students and mature students over the age of 21 are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their overall qualifications and work experience or engagement in the subject area.
Portfolio
A portfolio of recent work may form part of the application process. Interviews are encouraged, especially where an applicant may not strictly meet the relevant requirements listed above. Acceptance onto the course is at the discretion of the interviewer.
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