Animation
Southampton, Solent University
UCAS Code: W615 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Southampton, Solent University
UCAS Code: W615 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
104-120 from a minimum of 2 A Levels
Accepted when studied alongside other Level 3 qualifications
Pass in Access course with 60 credits overall including 45 Level 3 credits passed with a minimum of Merit, or 102-118 UCAS Tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit or Pass Grades
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
HNC (BTEC)
HND (BTEC)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points)
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points)
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 2 Scottish Advanced Highers
104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 4 Scottish Highers
T Level
Merit (120 UCAS Tariff Points)
UCAS Tariff
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
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About this course
On this creative course you’ll learn from professional animators, experimenting with styles ranging from drawn animation through to stop-motion and CGI on your way to becoming a highly trained and multi-disciplined animation professional.
You will bring your concepts to life using industry-standard animation facilities - learning the full production process from first draft storyboarding to advanced filmmaking techniques.
This three year programme also gives you the time and support necessary to create a varied professional portfolio that’s perfectly suited to securing paid positions after graduation.
You’ll have the option to undertake industry projects both within our freelance modules, and alongside the course. Our in-house creative agency Solent Creatives, provides you with the chance to pitch for paid work with commercial clients – past clients have included Bear Grylls, the BBC, Southampton Airport, and Southampton City Council.
Students study under the guidance of experienced professionals with a wealth of first-hand experience to share.
**What does this course lead to?**
The classical animation training on this course provides a springboard into any of the animation and related industries after graduation. Whether it’s animating explosions on the latest video games, or creating a quirky character in adverts, or TV. It is all built upon a solid, classics approach.
**Who is this course for?**
Solent’s Animation programme is ideally suited to students who want to bring characters to life on the screen. Applicants should have a keen interest in drawing, making things move, and cinema generally.
Modules
YEAR 1 - CORE MODULES
Animation Principles
Introduction to 3D
Observation
Animation Practice
3D Animation
Animation History
YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES
Production Pitch
Production Design
Animation Production
Cinematography for Animations
Freelance Animation
YEAR 2 - OPTIONS (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each academic year)
Animation Techniques
Stop Motion Techniques
YEAR 3 - CORE MODULES
Animation Final Major Project Proposal
Animation Final Major Project Pre-Production
Animation Marketing
Animation Final Major Project
Animation Final Major Project - Behind the Scenes
Assessment methods
This course is assessed through portfolios, including show-reels, visual journals, and digital portfolios. There are no exams.
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Extra funding
Solent University offers a number of bursaries, grants and scholarships. For more information, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/finance/grants-bursaries-scholarships/bursaries
The Uni
Southampton, Solent University
Department of Film and Media
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