Media Practice (Animation) (BA Hons - Single)

Overview

Animation is fun, challenging and magical. You can bring any story to life through animation. This course gives you the opportunity to learn how to animate using a wide range of techniques including 3D modelling and animation, digital cut-out animation, traditional cell animation, foam latex puppet making and stop-motion animation. All the lecturers are practicing animators and the course is taught in the heart of London where creativity and technology meet. This course is unique because it has been designed so that students learn to be both creative and technically skilled. You will be at the cutting edge of creative and innovative animation and you will have the skills to successfully produce your animation for television, film, art, installations, theatre, advertising and games. This course is ideal for students who want to learn specialist animation skills supported by a flexible education in broader media practice.

Sir John Cass Faculty of Art, Media and Design

www.londonmet.ac.uk/jcamd/

Course contents

The BA Media Practice with Honours in Animation is one of three pathways students may choose within the BA Media Practice course. There are three levels, each of 120 credits.

Level 1 topics include:

• Stop-motion Animation
• Narrative
• Introduction to Animation
• 2D and 3D Animation
• Drawing for animators

Level 2 topics include:

• Animation and Film Language
• Animation and 3D Modelling
• History of AnimationCharacter Animation and Acting
• Motion graphics, Compositing and Special Effects

Level 3 topics include:

• Major Project: Pre-production
• Marketing and self-promotion
• Major project: Production

Assessment

Teaching and learning is through lectures, seminars, workshops and practical assignments. The main method of assessment is the critique of practical project presentations. In ‘crits’ you also learn through feedback from other students.

Professional accreditation

Appropriate prior experience and qualifications can be accredited, allowing direct entry to year 2 of the degree, subject to available places.

Collaborative and international links

Students have the opportunity to spend one semester studying in partner institutions in Europe or USA.

Careers

Career opportunities

Animators have always been at the cutting edge of new developments in television, film, publishing, art, advertising, theatre and games. This Animation course prepares you for a career in any of these fields and is also excellent preparation for further research or study. The course is taught in the heart of London’s creative district with potential employers right at your doorstep. Animation is part of every corner of visual culture.

What our students say

'This course is really good because it is fun and you learn loads.

'In the first two years we had the chance to try lots of different animation techniques, including plenty of 3D. I tried them all and am now using a combination of techniques in my work.

'In the third year we get to spend most of the time working on and perfecting our final major project and demo reel. So you get lots of one to one support in doing this. The tutors also have great connections for studio visits and work experience so with the skills I've learnt, I am confident enough to land my dream job in animation.'
Justine, BA Animation, 2010

Student profiles

Applying and entry

Sept full-time: apply through UCAS
Sept part-time, Feb 2013 full/part-time: apply direct to the University - contact Admissions for an application form.

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have 280 points from two or more A-levels. You will also need five GCSEs of grade C or above (or equivalent). Maths GCSE is not required. Applicants with international qualifications and mature applicants are welcome. This course is also available as a four-year extended degree, the first year of which is the Foundation Year Art, Media, Design or the Extended Science Degree.

Further information

Please contact the Admissions Office:
Tel: +44(0)20 7133 4200
Fax: +44(0)20 7133 2677
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk
or for further academic questions, contact Paul St George