Digital Animation BA (Hons)

Course code: W615

Digital animation is a growing field used in a range of industries with applications in everything from Hollywood movies to advertising and video games. This programme introduces you to the technology and skills needed for employment in these and other industries.

Why study this degree at University Centre South Essex?

• You will work with industry-standard equipment including software:- Toon Boom, Harmony, Storyboard Pro, Maya (standard across industry), FTrack (Project Management Software)
• The course Includes script writing not just drawing
• Excellent industry recognised speakers Fraser McLean, Andy Wyatt, Miles Low and more
• You will get the choice of trips to London, LA, Tokyo, New York, Stuttgart or New Zealand

Animation has continued to change dramatically. No longer is animation solely Hollywood's monopoly as smaller and more independent companies from a wider field (i.e. Europe, Africa and Mexico) are able to perform admirably due to the availability of animation software at affordable prices and the ease of sharing content digitally.

The industry requires quality content in the form of images and words, with directors such as Sylvain Chomet, Wes Anderson and Gore Verbinski showing that animation is just as viable as live-action. BA (Hons) Digital Animation is for students who are passionate about animation, who may not want to be just animators, but are interested in background design, character design and script writing. BA (Hons) Digital Animation will provide the skills to become an innovative communicator and observer central to the industry's future.

BA (Hons) Digital Animation aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to be a Digital Animation professional. The programme helps you to develop skills in script writing, character design, background design, visual communication, digital design, animation processes and story writing.

The programme has a commitment to work-related learning in the form of work experience, live projects, competitions, vocational projects and placements within the specialist area of Digital Animation. There also exists the opportunity to collaborate with other programmes within the College, which will allow you to develop a range of generic skills ready for employment.

• 64 UCAS Tariff Points or above (programme specific)
• GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above or a pass at an equivalent Level 2 qualification such as functional skills/Learn Direct (mandatory for all higher education programmes of study)
• GCSE Maths Grade C/4 or above or a pass at an equivalent Level 2 qualification such as functional skills/Learn Direct (selected programmes of study)

• For entry onto Level 3 Access to Higher Education programmes:

  Overall IELTS 5.0/PTE 53/LanguageCert B1 45/50 High Pass (all 4 components on/above IELTS 4.5/PTE 48/LanguageCert B1 39/50 High Pass)

• For entry onto Level 3 Foundation programmes:

  Overall IELTS 5.0/PTE 53/LanguageCert B1 45/50 High Pass (all 4 components on/above IELTS 4.5/PTE 48/LanguageCert B1 39/50 High Pass)

• For entry onto Level 4 Foundation programmes:

  Overall IELTS 5.5/PTE 59/LanguageCert B2 33/50 Pass (all 4 components on/above IELTS 5.0/PTE 53/LanguageCert B1 45/50 High Pass)

• For first year entry onto Undergraduate programmes:

  Overall IELTS 6.0/PTE 64/LanguageCert B2 39/50 High Pass (all 4 components on/above IELTS 5.5/PTE 59/LanguageCert B2 33/50 Pass)

• For second year entry onto Undergraduate programmes:

  Overall IELTS 6.5/PTE 70/LanguageCert B2 45/50 High Pass (all 4 components on/above IELTS 5.5/PTE 59/LanguageCert B2 33/50 Pass)