Animation

A practice-led course, enabling you to choose one of two specialist pathways: Experimental and Character. You’ll gain entrepreneurial skills, develop expertise across the production process, and learn how flexibility can help you deal with the challenges of being a professional animator.

Why choose this course at London College of Communication

• Core skills and future specialism: You'll learn core traditional animation skills and principles that underpin future specialisms.

• In-demand digital expertise: The course recognises the demands of the modern industry by providing intensive teaching in a range of digital animation approaches from the start.

• Live projects: You have the chance to work on live projects and competitions in collaboration with external industry partners, so you can apply your skills in professional contexts while building your portfolio. Previous partners include the National Health Service and Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

What to expect

• You’ll look at animation in a broad context and develop your expertise across the whole production process while working both individually and in teams.

• You’ll be taught drawing as a key skill that informs your subject and technical knowledge and learn how to deal with the challenges of being a professional creative practitioner, such as the importance of flexibility and the value of entrepreneurial skills.

• An emphasis on developing your communication and presentation skills, giving you the confidence to share your ideas to colleagues and clients in professional contexts.

Industry experience and opportunities

The course is designed to ensure you’ll benefit from access to the specialist creative industries in London as well as and key industry partners.

Industry-led and mentored ‘live’ projects and competitions are delivered in collaboration with external industry partners, giving you the opportunity to practice your skills in a professional context and to build a professional portfolio of work. Previous industry partners include: Channel 4, MTV, National Trust, All Saints Records, Marmite, V&A Museum of Childhood, British Library, Hostelworld and Child Poverty Action Group.

You’ll have the opportunity to undertake the Diploma in Professional Studies or the UAL Diploma in Creative Computing between Years 2 and 3 to enhance your learning experience and employability skills.

About London College of Communication

At LCC, you’ll learn how to bring together technology, creativity and storytelling, while building the skills, confidence and networks you need for your future career. We’ll support you to develop a future‑proof mindset, so you’re ready to succeed in the industries you’re heading into.

Here, you’ll explore what matters to you, developing work that reflects your interests, values and ambitions.

As part of University of the Arts London — ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design — you’ll join one of the world’s leading creative universities and unlock the opportunities that come with it (QS World University Rankings by Subject).

Please note that this course is undergoing re-approval. This is the process by which we ensure the course continues to provide a high quality academic experience. During re-approval there may be some changes to the course content displayed on this page.