BA (Hons) - Animation and Visual Effects
Animation and Visual Effects (VFX) is a constantly evolving industry at the forefront of media output in the UK in film, television, and games industries.
This programme is built around core principles of inclusivity, storytelling and studio practice to enable engagement with an exciting, dynamic industry. Vocationally focussed degree centred around developing industry skillset and technique, exploring research-informed creative industry practice, critical thinking, and graduate employability.
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Course Overview
You will experience industrial workflows and methodologies as they relate to animation and VFX, gaining practical experience of them. You will be shown the skills required to undertake self-directed research for the continued development of animation skills and for life-long learning should you choose to pursue postgraduate study after your degree.
Designed to build competency in the first level, specialisation in the second, and independence in the third, where on graduation you will be ready for employment within the animation industry or for progression to further study.
The programme ensures you are fully prepared for the rapidly changing social and technological contexts in which you will work. A vital part of this is to equip you to make informed choices in your creative use of digital technology, in your professional practice, eventual careers, and as lifelong, independent, and inter-dependent learners.
On this course you will...
- You will gain knowledge and understanding of current professional production practices and technologies, and a critical perspective that puts you in a position to shape the future of the creative industries.
- You will develop nascent interests, technical knowledge and skillset in animation and VFX, to a level that is consistent with a graduate profile of an emerging professional in the creative industries, or that will facilitate postgraduate study.
- You will leave with a portfolio demonstrating technical proficiency, specialism, and skillset in computer animation and visual effects.
- There are workshop and studio spaces for traditional animation production and physical, on-set and location production that require specific resources such as rostra and lighting.
- Guest speakers & workshops - offer added value to your learning experience where you can share your work with the professionals through workshop activities and screenings.
- Live brief and external work – engagement with enhanced professional experiences sometimes external to course and module delivery.
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Location
Carlisle - Brampton Road Campus
Located just outside the city, right on top of Hadrian's Wall, the Brampton Road campus is full of history, buzzing with excitement, creativity, and a sense of endless possibility. The home of creators, entertainers, rule breakers, and change-markers.
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