MA Animation

The Animation course offered by Ulster University is a three-year, full-time undergraduate program where students can explore and develop their own creative vision and gain the technical skills needed in the world of animation. This course promises a comprehensive understanding of the animation process from traditional techniques to 3D Computer Animation.Course Content: The course explores both the theory and practice of animation through subjects such as the principles of animation, history and art of animation, character and story development, animation production, and present and future technologies. Students are guided to develop their own distinctive style and voice and create a range of animation work that forms a portfolio to present to the industry.Key Modules: Key modules in this course include Animation Principles, Representing the Real: Documentary Animation, Fantastic Worlds: Science and Animation, Future Worlds: Speculative Fiction, and Politics in Animation.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Universities Film and Video Council (BUFVC).Future Careers: After completing this course, students can seek career opportunities in a range of areas such as television, film, advertising, video games, and independent filmmaking. Some of the key roles students can aspire to include animator, character designer, storyboard artist, layout artist, and visual effects artist.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.