Worcester University

Course Details

Animation BA (Hons)

Course Description

The Animation course at Worcester has been designed by practising experts in the field to match the demands of both the media industries and our students. It provides you with the exciting prospect of graduating as a competent practitioner of all aspects of this developing discipline. Supported by opportunities to gain a range of digital media skills, the result will be to widen your potential employability. All animation techniques are covered on the course. You can study computer 3D modelling and animation, digital 2D, traditional rostrum work and also stop-motion model animation. You will also acquire skills in editing, sound, compositing, concept art for games and animation, VFX techniques, and creative concept generation. Although the course has a strong practical emphasis, it is underpinned by a sound foundation of engagement with relevant theory. Animation lecturers are experienced experts in their field and they can pass this expertise and knowledge on to you.

Course Duration

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3year

Career outcomes

In addition to developing your capabilities as an animator, the course will enable you to develop a wide range of transferable skills, from research and analysis techniques, to problem-solving, to communication and negotiation. Animators are increasingly in demand as the industry expands. Our interdisciplinary approach gives flexibility and will develop in you a wider view of the world that is attractive to employers. You will find career opportunities not only in animation production, but also in the games industry, television motion graphics, compositing, special effects and advertising.




Animation BA (Hons) Worcester University