MA Animation

The Master of Arts in Animation course offered by the University for the Creative Arts provides an opportunity to delve into the world of animation. This year-long course aims to develop students' creative abilities and nurture their critical understanding of the subject through a blend of practical work, research, analysis, and creative exploration.Course Content: The course is made up of three stages: Stage One comprises of two units - Specialist Practice and Specialist Analysis. Stage Two deals with enhancing professional practices and developing independent projects. In the final stage, Stage Three, students undertake a Master's project that allows them to specialise and exhibit their work. Key Modules: The main classes cover a broad scope of animation techniques allowing students to explore 2D digital work through to Stop Motion and CGI. It also offers modules like Experimental Animation, Advertising, Short Film, and Research and Enquiry Methods that delve into theoretical concepts of animation.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can expect to build careers in various fields such as TV and Film Animation, Visual Effects, Advertising, Video Games, App Design, Educational Media, and Illustration. They may also have opportunities to continue further research in the form of a PhD, to teach, or to set up their own studio practices.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.