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Animation, BA (Hons), University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

University of Portsmouth

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About Animation, BA (Hons) - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

Animation combines drawing, crafting, experimentation, filmmaking, and storytelling. It gives artists many skills to tell powerful, personal stories.

On our Animation degree, you’ll learn the artistic insight, technical skills, and creative vision needed for animation. You’ll step into a growing creative industry, which includes film and TV animation, motion graphics, and illustration. Our degree covers both 2D and 3D filmmaking.

Work on various projects to learn about character animation and visual storytelling. Then, you can explore production, compositing, and editing.

You’ll also learn from professionals from all walks of the animation industry. Some have worked for Disney, Sony, and Cartoon Network. Others have led visual effects for popular films like The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Chronicles of Narnia.

Animation is more than art and technology. At Portsmouth, you’ll also think about how media affects society and the ethical side of animation.

Why study Animation at Portsmouth?

  • Develop your voice as an artist and filmmaker in both 2D and 3D, using traditional and digital techniques.
  • Learn key skills and methods used in the animation, film, and design industry.
  • Master professional production methods at our next-gen facilities—featuring motion capture and virtual production.
  • Use industry-standard software like Autodesk Maya, Adobe Creative Cloud, TV Paint, and Wacom Cintiq Drawing Studio.
  • Show your final work at our annual Graduate Shows to impress the public and potential employers.
  • Consider taking a placement year for valuable experience. You can work with a company or be self-employed.
  • Earn Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) accreditation to show your skills to the industry.
  • Compete in our University GameJam to test your skills and artistry.

Careers and opportunities

The UK’s animation industry creates pioneering content and visual effects worldwide for commercials, websites, games, and interactive technologies. Animations for events, concerts, theatre performances, and theme parks are also on the rise (Animation UK). With the rapid development of future technologies such as virtual, mixed, and augmented reality, animation continues to be a growing sector of the global media and entertainment market.

Upon completing our Animation degree course, you can be part of this vital industry that transcends all sectors.

Graduate roles

Our graduates have worked in a wide range of artistic roles, including:

  • animators
  • concept artists
  • directors
  • compositors
  • creative directors
  • art directors
  • modellers
  • user interface (UI) designers
  • post-production technical directors

Graduate destinations

Our graduates have worked at renowned companies such as:

  • Climax
  • Framestore
  • The Mill
  • Sony Pictures Animation
  • Kuju Games
  • Centroid 3d in Pinewood Studios
  • Cartoon Network

Graduate productions

Some of our alumni have worked on high-profile feature films and cartoons, including:

  • Avatar
  • Life of Pi
  • Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland
  • The Amazing World of Gumball

Ongoing careers support

Get experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience.

Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to help you find your perfect role.

Placement year (optional)

After your second or third year, you can complete an optional work placement to gain professional experience and enhance your skills. It's also a great incentive for employers once you graduate.

You can work for a company, organisation or agency, or you can go self-employed and start your own business with fellow students or by yourself.

Whatever you decide – or even if you just want some employability advice – our exclusive Creative Careers team can support you every step of the way.

Notes about fees for this course

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance

Entry requirements

112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. All applicants will be asked to provide a digital portfolio of work.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

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