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Animation (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Norwich Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Master the magic of bringing characters and stories to life through a range of animation techniques.
BA (Hons) Animation will inspire and capture your imagination, balancing the fundamental principles of animation and design with cutting edge processes. We embrace creativity in all aspects of the course, exploring innovative methods of moving image creation using artistry and storytelling to attract new audiences.
Why study with us
- Explore core animation and compositing techniques in Year One then begin to specialise in Years Two and Three within digital 2D and stop motion with potential to utilise digital 3D.
- Gain understanding of the principles of animation: dynamics character design storyboarding animatic production animation production sound design skills of observation and life drawing acting for animators editing compositing and showreel and portfolio design.
- Develop an understanding of visual/film language components such as character analysis, narrative structure, design, colour, and composition.
- Work in relation to sustainability, diversity and global contexts question how the work you create, and the methods you use, can be used to make a difference to others.
- Explore your chosen areas of specialisation and develop your skills, with the potential to combine techniques alongside opportunities to collaborate within the course and beyond.
- Engage with industry professionals through portfolio reviews, set briefs, studio visits, and our contemporary industry lecture series. Youll also hear from recent graduates sharing their inspiring early-career journeys.
- Develop critical creative thinking skills through your course practice and expanded opportunities to engage with thought provoking lectures (VC talks), cross university activities (Interchange), and specialism linked essay tasks.
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
82nd
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Campus address
Norwich University of the Arts, Francis House, 3-7 Redwell Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4SN, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
40th out of 84 5
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Entry standards
/ Max 239131 55%45th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10065.0 65%36th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.16 79%43rd
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