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BA (Hons)

Animation (Foundation Entry)

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

4 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

3C58

Delivery

Campus Taught

Looking to capture imaginations? You’ll be in the studio creating from day one on our Animation Foundation Entry Degree course. Developing the practical skills and technical expertise needed to create your own film.

Our Foundation Entry courses are ideal if you have the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the right grades for direct entry.

On this course you’ll create animated characters as well as narratives. Learning to not only capture imaginations but have an awareness of social and cultural influences on animation. This distinctive course is rooted in creative thinking and self-expression. Accompanied by a good technical knowledge of current industry practices, including; script writing, character design, storyboarding, animating, editing and sound design.

Take part in the University’s annual Games Design and Animation Virtual Degree Show. You'll showcase your talents in the final year through Degree Show projects.

Why study with us

This course is ranked 7th in the UK with 90% of students satisfied with the teaching quality (Times Good University Guide 2021)
We are one of four institutions in the country with a tailor-made animation programme. Our course features the latest animation software.
Gain real-world experience through commissions from Preston City Council.

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Degree Show 2022

Discover the award-winning creative work produced by our undergraduate Animation students. The degree show features work in a range of mediums by students from the School of Arts & Media.

A day in the life of an Animation student

Discover cJAM Media, our networking event for students

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What you'll do

Develop your creative skillset using CelAction. A new animation software from Peppa Pig’s creators, Mark Baker and Neville Astley. We’re the first University to have 40 licenses.
Showcase your ideas, enthusiasm, skills and talent at our cJAM careers event. Industry professionals attend and the event closes with placements awarded to successful students.
Gain employability skills by working on client briefs for the NHS. Learn how to work with clients and overcome hurdles met by professional animators.

Module overview

Course delivery

This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.

100%Face-to-face

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Join us on campus

Book a place at our Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 17 June. Here you'll be able to explore our campus and facilities, meet academic staff & chat to students.

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View the animation course facilities

Future careers in animation

Our animation graduates enjoy careers as animators, model makers, editors, directors, scriptwriters, set designers, and sound designers.

Fees and funding

2022/23

First year£6000 for the first year

Full-time£9250 per year

International

First year£10000 for the first year

Full-time£14250 per year

2023/24

First year£6,500 for the first year

Full-time£9,250 per year

International

First year£11,000 for the first year

Full-time£14,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country and see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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You'll learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials and student-centred practice. Taking place within the workshops and filming facility.

Staff contact time is 10 hours per week per double module, and you may access facilities from 8 am to 8 pm daily.

Assessment is 100% coursework. including group work and formative assessment. Modules culminate in a final assessment during which all your work will be presented.

Teaching is enhanced by our fantastic animation facilities and studios. Catering for CGI, stop frame, 2D, illustrative, set building, model making, sound recording, editing, and sound design.

You'll have the chance to work on live projects from the industry so that you know your skills are relevant.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on individual and group briefs for real companies. These projects often result in work placements and full-time roles. We have close links with Astley Baker Davies, Barrow Models, Mackinnon and Saunders and Loose Moose.

Course Leader, Sarah Kennedy works on animated children’s programme, Peppa Pig.

Our annual cJAM employability event shakes-up the traditional career fair format. Giving you face-to-face time with up to 30 successful industry professionals. All come to the event with the offer of work placement opportunities. You will:

Hear from keynote industry speakers.
Take part in an industry Q&A session.
Network informally during the breaks and lunch.
Have eight minutes of one-to-one time to pitch to selected industry guests to try and win a placement.

The Royal Television Society (RTS) is Britain’s leading forum for television and related media. Each year, the RTS organise a series of regional student awards. The University’s animation students have won the best undergraduate animated film 9 times in the North West. As well as claiming a National award over the last 12 years.

Winners Include:

Charlotte Blacker (Northwest and National): Little Red Plane
Ben Archer: Consumption
Robert Beard & Mathew French: Mime Square
Rachel West: Prometheus and the Moon
Kobir Miah: Finding Happiness
Ashley Collier: Felix
David Lambie: Frankenstein’s Daughter
Jake Blakeston: Matchstick Zombies

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This course is based in the School of Arts and Media located in the Faculty of Culture and Creative Industries

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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