Year 0 in animation is not a standalone course: it is the first stage of a full four-year undergraduate degree. When you successfully complete your preparatory year, you will be able to progress smoothly into the first year of our BA (Hons) Animation degree. This course is aimed at students who require more time to develop their portfolio and skillset prior to year one of undergraduate study. If you are not quite ready for year one of our three-year undergraduate degree then this course is for you.
This course will ignite your creativity and imagination, so you can discover new ways of making, thinking and documenting. Your tutors will nurture your creative potential and support you while you learn the essential practical, intellectual and transferable skills needed to confidently enter year one.
As well as developing fundamental skills, you will also be given a broad grounding in your chosen specialist area, an understanding of the cultural contexts of the creative industries, and the ability to develop hardware and software suitable for animation practice.
This is your entry point into a thrilling academic journey and career in animation and related creative disciplines.
Why study this course?
Develop essential, practical, intellectual and transferable animation skills
Excellent location with a host of animation studios on the doorstep
Opportunities for mentorships with top industry players
Collaborate on live briefs within industry
Gain an understanding of the cultural contexts of the creative industries
Excellent teaching from experienced staff and industry practitioners
Acquire the technical skills to apply your creative talent to a successful career in character animation
Work collaboratively with other students to tackle creative briefs and bring ideas to life.
Career pathways
Animation graduates often go on to secure work as 3D/2D generalists or specialists in areas such as: games, film and TV production as character animators or Previs artists.
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You'll explore animation fundamentals, body mechanics, acting performance, visual narrative and rigging. You’ll engage with the animation industry and collaborate with different disciplines to explore a range of observational and contextual subject-related areas. For more information, please visit the course page on our website.
You will be continuously evaluated based on project presentations, written work, essays, experimentation and research evidence, blogs, and reports. Modules have both Formative and Summative assessment points with feedback and advice provided, and a final grade awarded. Visit our website for more information.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Ravensbourne University London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Students will also be expected to possess five GCSEs (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent (including English) .
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | IELTS: 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each component of the test. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | TOEFL iBT: 72 points overall including minimum Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17. We cannot accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition test. All tests must be taken in person at a test centre. |
| PTE Academic | 59 | PTE Academic or SELT: 59 overall with minimum 59 in each component of the test. |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College London B2 SELT ISE II: Pass overall with Pass in each component of the test. |
Ravensbourne English Language Requirements https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/international-students/entry-requirements-and-visas/english-language-requirements
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17500 | Year 1 |
| International | £17500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Fees for UK, Republic of Ireland, and Channel Islands students are subject to increase for subsequent years of enrolment to the maximum capped level set by the UK Government (currently £9,790).
Fees for EU and International students will be subject to an inflationary-linked rise for subsequent years of enrolment.
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