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2D Animation and Stop Motion

  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus
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Course summary

Course overview
Ideal for those with a passion for visual effects and motion graphics. Combine your technical and creative skills to create live-action and digital 2D/3D content into sequences for film and TV. Explore the full visual effects pipeline from previsualisation, motion design and technical animation, to effects, look development and compositing. Develop a deep understanding of how to create cinematic environments, dynamic simulations, and complex visual sequences using industry-standard tools and workflows.

Engage with motion graphics through a creative lens, combining design skills with VFX techniques to produce compelling graphics for commercials, TV and immersive experiences.
Access cutting-edge facilities including a new digital sound stage, LED wall, immersive experience space and dedicated VFX studios equipped with industry-standard software and hardware. Focus on a chosen specialism and build a portfolio that reflects your creative direction and professional goals.

Top reasons to study this course

  • Industry links: take part in Animex, our annual international animation and games festival featuring experts from Rockstar, ILM, Disney and Sony.

  • International acclaim: ranked 20th in the world in the Animation Career Review International Animation School Rankings 2025. (Top 50 International Animation Colleges – formal degree. 207 colleges considered). (tees.ac.uk/source).

  • Support and guidance: 100% of BA (Hons) 2D Animation and Stop Motion students agreed that they have received sufficient support, advice and guidance in relation to their course (National Student Survey 2025, tees.ac.uk/source).

  • £2,000 Accommodation Award: you may be eligible for £2,000 towards your accommodation fees if you live outside the TS postcode and are in your first year of study. Visit tees.ac.uk for more information.

  • SideFX recognition: this course has been officially certified by SideFX and the school is a member of the SideFX Certified Partner Programme in recognition of our knowledgeable instructors, high-quality student work, and efforts devoted to connecting students to industry.

Employability
Graduates find roles as 2D/stop motion animators, assistant animators and production designers for animation.
Our ExpoSeries of events are an opportunity for you to interact with employers. Each event is open to the public and industry guests, allowing you to showcase your work to peers and potential future placements or employers.

Modules

Course Modules

Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
T20

Teesside University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Institution code:
T20

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
96-112

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Acceptable qualifications in maths and English include:
• GCSE grade 4 or C (or higher)
• Level 2 Key Skills (Communication and Application of Number)
• Level 2 Functional Skills.

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio
A portfolio is required if your level 3 qualifications do not include a creative subject such as art, design, drawing, animation or games art/design. Your portfolio should demonstrate fundamental drawing skills, such as life drawing and observational drawing, alongside showing us your creativity. Visit the course page on our website for more information.

Historical entry grades data

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It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£9790
EU & International£17000

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.

Additional fee information

Details of fees, scholarships and awards are available from our course pages. Additional information is provided on fees and funding if you are from the UK or Ireland here: tees.ac.uk/fees, or if you are an international student here: tees.ac.uk/international/fees. If you live in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man contact your education authority: gov.uk/student-finance.

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