BA (Hons)Animation

Core modules

Animation Principles

On this module you will learn the fundamental tools of creating 2D content from paper to screen and the pipeline in between. Through this module you can begin to know when/where to apply the appropriate principles and techniques to start to make your animation more believable and fluid.

Introduction to 3D

On this module you will learn the fundamental tools of 3D content creation, using industry standard software. You will develop your skills in 3D modelling, texturing, lighting and rendering in the context of current industry practices.

Observation

On this module you will learn to focus on the visual research from observation, which is core to all animation studies.

Animation Practice

This workshop led module takes the skills you learned from the Animation Principles module and introduces the concept of more complex tasks, within a team dynamic.

3D Animation

On this module you will get your first real opportunity to demonstrate, and evolve your transferable skills, by not only exploring different software, but with the space to take your animated works from 2D, to 3D.

Animation History

In this module you will look at the historical progression of animation techniques such as basic cinematography and technologies that have evolved the way animation is created.

Core modules

Production Pitch

This module is about preparing you for the processes involved in pitching an animation idea. You will research into various areas of the pitching process such as, character design, aesthetic research and choices, creating schedules and budgets and constructing a proof of concept.

Production Design

This module will introduce you to various pre-production techniques. You will learn how to create a production document as intended for industry which would effectively communicate between various departments to create a coherent production.

Animation Production

This module is about proving that you are able to animate a substantial, sequential, project through to completion. You will tackle a task whilst paying close attention to the animation principles and strong performance animation you have practiced in the previous modules.

Cinematography for Animations

This module will begin to cement your visual vocabulary, by covering not only the theory of the screen, but provide practicable skills, to enable you to quickly put together content for the screen.

Freelance Animation

This module is a simulation of what it means to work as a freelance/team animator within the often-challenging parameters of short form client work.

Optional modules

Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.

Animation Techniques

This module will introduce you to more complex animation practices within the character animation parameters.

Stop Motion Techniques

You will learn professional animation production processes and pipelines and apply them to your own production practice alongside relevant supporting media techniques.

Core modules

Animation Final Major Project Proposal

This module invites you to formally propose your final major project. The emphasis is on proving the legitimacy of the end product, and will form the foundation for subsequent stages of production.

Animation Final Major Project Pre-Production

During this module you will be expected to produce a comprehensive directory (Production Bible) which includes everything a production team would need to successfully complete the product in line with the director’s (your) vision.

Animation Marketing

Throughout this module you will learn various skills and practices that will prepare you for gaining employment within industry. You will also create an online presence as an artist and have the skills to maintain it.

Animation Final Major Project

The module is predominantly one-on-one tutorials, but with the addition of occasional graduate skills masterclasses, in the more high-end aspects of production.

Animation Final Major Project – Behind the Scenes

This module is your opportunity to show off the hard work that has gone into your final major project. Sharing your process, and the artist responsible, ensures there is added value to your product, and that none of your creative vision is overlooked.