BA (Hons.) Animation

The Animation course offered by Edge Hill University is designed to help students develop a broad range of skills and produce a variety of work, from character animation and visual effects to augmented and virtual reality, 3D and 2D animation, model making and more. Not only will students learn about the production process, but they will also learn fundamental principles of animation, sound, narrative and design.Course Content: The course is spread over three years and includes a variety of content. Year 1 provides an introduction to animation, develops basic skills in drawing and begins to understand storytelling. Year 2 involves developing a deeper understanding of visual language and narrative structures, exploring different animation techniques and working on more complex projects. The final year focuses on developing a personal project and preparing a portfolio with a focus on employability.Key Modules: Key modules in this course include Animation Principles, Character Animation, Digital 3D Basics, Experimental Animation, Advanced Techniques in Maya, Animated Documentary, Animation Portfolio and Augmented and Virtual Reality amongst others. Future Careers: The course aims to prepare you for a career in a range of animation and related roles. This could include working in film, gaming or broadcasting industries, or more specialised areas such as visual effects, commercials, app and web content, medical animation, architectural visualisation or education. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.