The core themes of the course at are storytelling, animation and cinematography. We will help you develop your creativity and technical ability in all these areas so that you graduate with the expertise in animation and visual effects employers are looking for.
You will be taught by tutors who have a wealth of experience in the industry - Senior Lecturer Darren Wall has worked on award-winning animated short films for the BBC, while Rory McLeish has worked on Clint Eastwood's Hollywood blockbusters Flags of our Fathers and The Day After Tomorrow.
We will teach you about animation principles and practice, video production and advanced post production. The visual effects element of the course covers techniques from digital compositing to 3D character animation and dynamic simulation.
You will have the opportunity to exhibit your final projects to the general public and industry professionals at our end of year showcase.Ê
Careers
Many of our graduates have gone on to work in 3D visualisation and design, forensic media, virtual design and video games for major companies or have set up their own businesses specialising in these fields. Animation skills are not only in demand in the entertainment industry Ð a number of other career opportunities will also be available to you. Computer animation and visual effects skills are needed in architectural visualisation, medical research and advertising.
- Animator
- Games Designer
- 3D Modeller
- Graphic Designer
