BA (Hons) 2D Animation and Stop Motion with Foundation Year

**Course overview**: This degree includes an integrated foundation year if you don’t have the appropriate subjects and/or grades for year one entry. If you want a career in 2D animation and stop motion for film and TV, then this is the course for you. This course develops your skills to work in the animated film and TV industry as a 2D artist, animator, stop motion artist, model maker and compositor in animation. You benefit from an amazing learning environment, taking advantage of our many specialist studios, bringing new technologies and skills together in the creation and transformation of what is traditionally known as 2D animation and stop-motion animation.Alongside the optional work placement year, you can gain valuable experience and engagement with the sector through our shorter work placements, internships and work experience opportunities.**After the course**: You are encouraged to think about your future career from the outset. We have a number of events that develop your employability: our ExpoSeries is integral to your course and is an opportunity for you to interact with employers at each level of your course via ExpoTential at the end of the first year, ExpoTalent at the end of the second year and ExpoTees at the end of the third year. Each event is open to the public and has invited industry guests, ensuring that you have the opportunity to showcase your work to peers, the public and potential future placements or employers at regular intervals throughout each level of your studies.