Animation and Illustration

Overview

Studying Animation and Illustration as a joint honours degree reflects today’s world of multimedia communications and publishing, in which illustrators and animators work together in a wide range of contexts. You’ll focus on drawing as a tool for thinking and visualising, from conceptual sketches through to full-colour finished pieces.

The course will nurture your creative development through practical portfolio building and showcases, connecting you with the international illustration and animation communities. Students graduate with experience and skills suited for the fast-paced digital design world.

Key features

• A cohesive joint study programme

• Live projects integrated into year-long modules of study

• On-campus access to industry-standard software and motion capture facilities

• Programme of guest lectures and events

• Live brief collaboration with publishers

• Opportunity to travel to destinations in mainland Europe

• Introduction to exhibition practice through illustration fairs, card sales and exhibitions

Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

• University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.

• First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.

• First in the UK for quality education – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025.

Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays