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- Animation BA (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Luton Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
This mixed-media course is designed to give new and emerging animators a competitive edge when entering the world of work. Course highlights include character design and model making as well as motion graphics, augmented reality and special effects. Hone your craft with a combination of one-to-one tutorials, seminars, demonstrations and independent research. With insights into a range of animation techniques and new technologies, you鈥檒l be well equipped for a future career in the creative industries.
Facilities and Specialist Equipment
- Spacious studios and facilities in Alexon House, the previous home of the Alexon and Eastex fashion company.- Industry-replicating stop-motion suite with three-point lighting. - Mac computers with access to Creative Cloud, Dragonframe and TB Paint software. - Creative Cloud for personal use. - Equipment including drawing tablets; cameras; C-stands; and coloured gels. - 360掳 green-screen room with motion-capture suit.
Partnerships and Collaborations
- The course partners with a graphics arts course at MSA University in Cairo, Egypt, for international student collaboration. - Project collaborations include with our official education partner Luton Town Football Club; the NHS; and Luton Council.
Your Student Experience
- Work the way you would in the creative industry, collaborating in teams across disciplines, in a studio environment. - Engage with a wide range of graphic and animation work, from street art to visual identities, character design to motion graphics, and beyond. - Take the opportunity to work on live projects through entering national competitions and awards such as D&AD, RSA Student Awards and Penguin Design Award, alongside local collaborations and University-wide initiatives. - Our in-house studio, Guildford Street Press, which is led by one of our alumni, offers internships that allow you to get live experience working on projects for external clients. - Benefit from regular visits to galleries, studios and exhibitions. - Attend talks from designers and animators from across the world, broadening your understanding of what is possible in the creative industries.
Application deadline
29 January
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拢 15,500per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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University information
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