Университет Западной Англии, BA (Hons), Animation

Year 1: Students take a series of introductory modules that include; principles of animation; introduction to animation forms; action analysis and design for animation; this period of exploration and investigation provides students with an understanding of the principles of animation and those technical skills and knowledge across a range of disciplines that enables students to better place their practice for further creative development during year 2. Year 2: Building on from the principles of animation and animation production the second year enables students to develop design related aspects of animation and film making including cinematography; producing; production design; directing and sound design and production; coupled with a module on professional practice this year enables students to begin to apply those transferable skills and knowledge that they gain during year 1 within a more creative framework and the context of contemporary professional practice; a range of option modules in semester 2 enables students to further develop their practice in line with their own area of specialist interest. Year 3: Undertake a major self-directed programme of study; this not only reflects students own individual area or research but allows them to test ideas and concepts in a completely professional environment in preparation for production; students final production is completed to industry standard and as part of their studies they are expected to prepare their portfolio and show reel within a format that enables them to further exploit the work within a broader commercial context; there is also an opportunity to work with Master's animation students and become involved in collaborative work with other institutions such as the Royal Academy of Music.