If you want to create art and animation using computer code, and describe technical ideas using film and animation, this is the course for you. Our graduates work all over the world in some of the leading animation and production houses.
This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries, and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries. Select specialised options that reflect the versatile nature of production, including real-time engines, rendering, character rigging, data and motion capture. Undertake a variety of assessments including open-ended briefs where you’ll have the opportunity to develop your own specialisms as well as industry live briefs Benefit from supportive tutors who provide tailored and personal reviews of your work and make invaluable contacts before you graduate through regular industry guest speakers and BU’s BFX Festival, featuring a fantastic line-up of speakers, masterclasses, exhibitions, screenings and networking eventsAccess specialist facilities including a new green screen and motion capture studio, as well as animation laboratories, equipped with industry-standard software.You’ll be career-ready with 95% of our graduates in employment or further study after 15 months. Entry level roles you may go into from an animation course include Animator or Runner. Other related entry level roles include Storyboard Artist, Model Maker or Background Designer.
