Do you long for a career in video games, film, television or visual effects animation? Falmouth's respected BA(Hons) Animation & Visual Effects will give you a great headstart in getting your dream job. Combining cutting-edge animation practice with the study of animation theory, film language, drawing and traditional animation processes – plus industry links and opportunities that are second to none – it'll put you in pole position to forge a successful career in the industry. Our integrated, interdisciplinary approach to animation and visual effects will arm you with what you need to become a well-informed and skilled practitioner. Balancing the technical and the creative perfectly, the course is taught by a staff of highly experienced and award-winning professionals. Alongside developing animation and visual effects skills using industry-standard software, you'll be encouraged to work creatively across a range of subjects, from traditional art practices like life drawing and visualisation to performance, acting and motion studies. Working collaboratively, you'll not only gain important team experience in animation production processes, but also work in a true-to-life simulated studio environment, reflecting real industry working practice. You'll benefit from a schedule of visiting professionals, who’ll bring a diverse range of current industry experience to the course, and have access to valuable professional placement opportunities as well as our final year industry mentor scheme. To give your work further context, you'll also study the history and evolution of animation techniques and the process of producing animated films.

Careers * Work in the animation, interactive, film, visual effects and games industries as an animator, effects artist, designer, or illustrator * Work in freelance commercial animation practice, design practice and advertising * Portfolio career including research, teaching or postgraduate study