MA 2D Animation and Stop Motion

The MA 2D Animation and Stop Motion course offered by Teesside University presents a comprehensive, hands-on study experience that promotes the development of technical and creative skills in animation and stop motion. This unique programme is led by experienced professionals and supports innovative exploration, helping students to evolve as professional animators.Course Content: The course comprises a combination of compulsory and optional modules. There's a strong emphasis on developing a range of professional-level skills in traditional and digital media, narrative structures, and storytelling techniques. Students are encouraged to create portfolios and showreels that demonstrate their distinctive style and abilities. The course culminates in the creation and public presentation of a major project, merging research, ideas, and techniques to produce an original piece of advanced animation.Key Modules: The key modules integral to this course include Contemporary Animation Practice, Experimental Animation, Illustrative Practice for Animation, Short Film Pre-Production, Short Film Production for Animators, Research and Development for Animation, Major Project - Animation. Optional modules to enhance learning include Business Innovation for Creative Practices and Independent Scholarship.Accreditations: N/AFuture Careers: This course prepares students to successfully compete for jobs in the animation industry. Graduates of this course could establish careers as 2D Animators, storybook artists, storyboard and concept artists, visual effects artists, or move into academia and research. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page: MA 2D Animation and Stop Motion