Animation with Digital Arts Foundation Year

If you’re looking to study a computer games or digital arts degree, but don’t have the relevant qualifications or experience, this foundation year will help you develop the core skills and knowledge to progress onto one of our related industry-focused undergraduate degrees.

You’ll cover key subject areas including digital art design and the digital art industries, and work with your peers on group based projects to develop your teamwork and communication skills. You’ll also be supported to develop key transferable skills in preparation for your degree level studies including working independently, critical thinking skills, and taking responsibility for your own work and practice.

To aid study, you’ll have full access to Solent’s industry-standard facilities, including specialist labs, high-end dual screen computers equipped with industry software such as Autodesk, Adobe and Pixologic, and graphics tablets. You’ll also have access to a motion capture studio and lounge equipped with consoles and a life drawing studio.

You will be taught by passionate staff who are experts in their fields, with a wealth of real-world experience and knowledge.

Learn from staff who are experts in their field and who have vast industry experience.

What does this course lead to?
This foundation year will help you build the relevant skills and knowledge to enter onto one of our related degree programmes. This can lead to a career in the multi-billion pound games industry in areas such as video game studios and art production, to film and animation studios.

Who is this course for?
Solent’s Foundation Year in Digital Arts is intended for students without the required UCAS points for direct entry. This could be mature students returning to education, students without the required qualifications, or students looking to change career path after completing further education qualifications.

FOUNDATION MODULES
Digital Art Design
Digital Art Industries
Digital Art Projects
Digital Art Discovery
Digital Art Final Project
Digital Art Portfolio

If you successfully pass the foundation year, you will automatically progress onto the 3 year BA (Hons) Animation degree. Please note that some of the modules below may change.

YEAR 1 - CORE MODULES
Animation Principles
Introduction to 3D
Observation
Animation Practice
3D Animation
Animation History

YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES
Production Pitch
Production Design
Animation Production
Cinematography for Animations
Freelance Animation

YEAR 2 - OPTIONS (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each academic year)
Animation Techniques
Stop Motion Techniques

YEAR 3 - CORE MODULES
Animation Final Major Project Proposal
Animation Final Major Project Pre-Production
Animation Marketing
Animation Final Major Project
Animation Final Major Project - Behind the Scenes

All modules are assessed by coursework as this is most appropriate for pedagogical approach, learning outcomes, skills required and design studio practice.