BA (Honours) The Art of Computer Animation (3D)

Breathe life into characters and creatures, and create entertaining performances for the world to enjoy.

Do you dream of working in the animation industry or even starting your own studio? Advancements in technology and the boom of the VFX industry have made computer animation one of the fastest growing industries. Our animation degree has been developed in collaboration with top practitioners to provide you both the professional skills and knowledge that the industry is looking for.

Bring your characters to life from day one - working in industry-style studios using the latest tools and techniques and working as part of a team on high-quality creative projects. You'll have intensive, hands-on tutorials with industry-trained tutors who, alongside practising animation professionals, will provide regular feedback on your work.

You'll graduate studio ready, with a professional portfolio of work to show employers, and a degree awarded by the University of Kent.

Why choose this course

• All-round creative skills - you'll study common modules in your first year to gain all-round creative skills.
• Team work - you'll work on projects as a team, just as you would in the studio, providing you with a good understanding of the animation pipeline by sharing skills across disciplines.
• Industry-standard studios - you'll work in a studio environment that mirrors current industry practice from day one, using professional software such as Maya, to give you a true taste of life in a studio.
• Soft skills - you'll learn soft skills such as team work, organisation, giving and receiving feedback to prepare you to the real world of work.
  
• Expert tutors - you'll have intensive, hands-on tutorials with industry-trained tutors such as our Dean of Animation & Visual Effects, Alex Williams, who has over 25 years of experience in the industry working on projects for Disney and DreamWorks. All our tutors can help turn your passion for animation into a practical studio-ready skillset.
• Industry briefs - in the studio, you'll work on industry-standard briefs, similar to those you'll get in a professional studio. You'll experience real-life scenarios, such as dealing with briefs with varying requirements, deadlines and resources.
  
• Developed with industry professionals - this programme has been developed in collaboration with experienced industry leaders such as cutting-edge visual effects specialists DNEG and Framestore, industry expert Hugo Sands (independent animation consultant, producer and manager) and advisory board member Tara Saunders (Studio Head at PlayStation London Studio).

International students

We are currently unable to accept international students onto undergraduate courses who require a student visa to study in the UK.