BA (Hons) Animation (2D and Stop Motion)
Course Overview
This Animation degree is designed for aspiring 2D and stop-motion artists who want to bring stories to life. You will master both traditional and digital techniques through extensive hands-on experience, developing a professional skillset for the entire animation pipeline. The course's emphasis on industry practice and its prime location in creative Cardiff will launch your career in the animation industry.
Key Program Highlights
- Master both traditional and digital 2D & stop-motion animation techniques
- Develop a professional portfolio through hands-on, practical experience
- Learn industry-standard practices through a strong focus on teamwork
- Enhance your employability with a realistic understanding of the animation pipeline
- Study in the creative hub of Cardiff, a city bursting with cultural opportunities
Course Overview
This Animation degree is designed for aspiring 2D and stop-motion artists who want to bring stories to life. You will master both traditional and digital techniques through extensive hands-on experience, developing a professional skillset for the entire animation pipeline. The course's emphasis on industry practice and its prime location in creative Cardiff will launch your career in the animation industry.
Key Program Highlights
- Master both traditional and digital 2D & stop-motion animation techniques
- Develop a professional portfolio through hands-on, practical experience
- Learn industry-standard practices through a strong focus on teamwork
- Enhance your employability with a realistic understanding of the animation pipeline
- Study in the creative hub of Cardiff, a city bursting with cultural opportunities
Requirements
Modules
- Drawing and Visual Language
- Introduction to Animation
- Further Adventures in Animation
- Narrative Strategies
- Animation and Design
- Design for Animation
- Technical Practice in 2D Stop Motion
- Applied Animation Practice
- Critical Studies
- Animation Pipeline
- Scriptwriting for Animated Television and film
- Critical Research in Animation
- Specialist Advanced Animation projects
- Major project pre-production
- Major project production
- Business and Employability
- Advanced scriptwriting for Animated Film and Television
- Animation Dissertation
