In a rapidly changing media environment, new technologies are changing how animation is created, experienced and understood. It is a discipline that has widely diversified and is now found everywhere. Animation is creative, exploratory and playful. Students of BA (Hons) Animation will become versatile and innovative and they will understand how traditional skills underpin new digital technologies and platforms; and where and how those skills can be applied and exploited. They will also learn how to negotiate different ways of working, to collaborate, and test ideas. You can expect... You can expect this course to expose you to a broad and varied experience of animation work. You will negotiate a journey that begins with animation's core principles to creating work using sophisticated computer techniques and drawing on a range of techniques and disciplines including: drawing, model making, photography, film making and design. You will create and develop a portfolio of work that demonstrates your creative skills and abilities, technical knowledge, and the communication and presentation skills that are necessary to succeed and flourish in a dynamic and complex media world. As creative and critical thinkers, you will be encouraged to push boundaries: to explore and experience animation in new combinations and contexts. Based in the college's rich studio environment you will work on practical projects where you will understand the need to collaborate, analyse and communicate your ideas and intentions. The team-working model that is at the core of the degree will give you an understanding of the roles and functions encountered in animation production. Informed by industry and modelled on elements of industry practice these projects aim to prepare you for employment. We work with live project partners like C4, MTV, Allied Bakeries and the National Trust to deliver projects that have a profile and impact in the world outside of your course. You will have the opportunity to develop your communication and presentation skills. Work is discussed in group crits, project presentations and industry pitches. We aim to deliver an experience that reflects and relates to the world you will encounter professionally after your degree. Work-based learning both in and outside of college extends and complements your practical project work. Previously students have found placements at British Animation Awards, Disney, Foreign Office, Passion Pictures and the BBC.

The BA (Hons) Animation degree will prepare you for progression into jobs in animation or related time-based media production (usually in a freelance capacity). You can expect to enter a variety of production areas that use animation such as various assistant roles in animation, production, direction, design and characterisation. Your portfolio will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate the relevant skills and knowledge required for employment in these fields. Additionally some students may choose to progress to further study at postgraduate level. Enterprise and employability at UAL We know what it takes to be successful in your chosen field. Your tutors are professionals in their own right and understand what you need to help you establish your career. Staff in our Centre for Student Enterprise and Employability (SEE) are dedicated to helping you build up work-relevant skills, knowledge, experience and networks throughout your time here. You will also benefit from our many relationships with industry, which give our students exclusive opportunities and access to networks and funding. Artists and designers tell us they value UAL's informed engagement with their career and professional practice development and our ability to offer them practical advice, guidance and opportunities across the wide spectrum of possible professional pathways - as entrepreneurs and employees. Staff value the resources and skills UAL makes available to help them deliver effective professional and career development through the curriculum. Find out more ArtsTemps (SEE) is the UAL in-house recruitment agency placing students and graduates in paid temping roles within the University. Creative Opportunities (SEE) is the UAL job vacancy and work placement website for students and graduates and advertises hundreds of creative job and placement opportunities each month. Get more information and advice on employment and creative careers for all UAL students and graduates.