Animation with Foundation Year

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Course summary

• Explore the unique capabilities of 2D, stop-motion and 3D animation.

• Supercharge your skillset using industry-standard tools and techniques.

• Share your story, perfect character performance and interpret motion.

• Adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of animation-related practice.

• Study career routes, plan for festival submission and craft your online portfolio.

By studying this course with a foundation year, you’ll begin by developing the creative, practical and academic skills needed for degree level study within the Creative Industries. You’ll learn alongside other foundation year students from across the Creative Industries Institute, becoming part of a vibrant creative community with access to specialist facilities, technical expertise and industry focused teaching. The foundation year prepares you to progress directly onto the Animation degree, while also giving you the flexibility to transfer to another Creative Industries course without needing to reapply.

On the Animation degree, through our industry-focused learning and professional connections, you’ll learn to embrace innovation, challenge expectations and develop your skills in ways that reflect your individual creative identity. You’ll explore the unique capabilities of 2D, stop-motion and 3D animation while building your expertise with industry-standard tools and techniques. As you progress, you’ll learn how to share your story, perfect character performance and interpret motion, adapting confidently to the ever-evolving landscape of animation practice. Alongside developing your creative and technical abilities, you’ll explore potential career routes, plan for festival submissions and craft a professional online portfolio that showcases your work to the industry.

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website:
https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Art-and-design/BA-Honours-Animation-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time/