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What is Animation?
Animation is a discipline that includes everything from traditional, character-based narrative to experimental work. It is an increasingly malleable and sophisticated art form that is well-positioned to take full advantage of ongoing technological development.

Why study Animation at UArts?
The University of the Arts offers a broad base in traditional hand-drawn animation, computer animation, and under-the-camera animation (clay, puppet, cut-out, paint-on-glass, etc). The UArts Animation degree program encourages the development of well-rounded artists in possession of a strong sense of personal vision and solid, technical competencies in all aspects of content creation.

What’s the Animation degree program like?
• Sophomore year: an introduction to the techniques of drawn and under-the-camera animation, 2D and 3D computer animation, and live-action film via a series of exercises and two final projects.
• Junior year: creation of a short personal piece, as well as client-based and interdisciplinary group projects.
• Senior year: studies culminate in a thesis project that demonstrates the ability to successfully complete a longer, festival-worthy piece.

What Animation facilities are available?
You will have access to excellent facilities for 2D, 3D, stop-motion, and other animation techniques, including:
• State-of-the-art 2D/3D computer animation lab
• Animation classrooms equipped with iMac workstations
• Digital audio sound studios
• Multi-format dub room
• Digital imaging lab
• AVID digital video editing systems
• Master Series Oxberry animation stand

Are the faculty practicing animators?
Yes. They include award-winning artists whose animation work has screened both nationally and abroad, notably at the Philadelphia Museum of Art; New York’s Museum of Modern Art; the Philadelphia, Ottawa, and Hiroshima International Animation Festivals; and many others. Our instructors come from a diverse mix of fine-art and commercial backgrounds, combining technical expertise with a strong sense of personal vision.

Animation involves bringing artwork and characters to life with such precision that they truly seem real. Animation is part acting, part storytelling, and part visual art — it’s a mix of both electronic arts and traditional animation skills. In the Animation program, you’ll study methods to create realistic movement in 3-D digital environments, and collaborate within a team environment to gain practical experience. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as 3-D character animator, modeler, and storyboarder.

This three-year program provides students with training in both traditional and digital animation. Following the first year of study in traditional animation techniques, students have the option of pursuing either traditional or digital animation. They learn the skills necessary to work effectively as animators in a variety of settings. Graduates acquire the skills necessary to work independently, collaboratively, and in studio settings.

The Animation Department offers a vibrant environment in which students are enabled to extend the study and practice of animation and to develop their individual voice. The focus of the MA course is on directing animation. Students create a number of projects and develop their ability to express an idea through moving image.

Some work by members of the Animation Department is now viewable on the BBC film network website.
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Objectives:

A degree in Sociocultural Animation is a course of 1 cycle with a duration of 6 semesters (3 years and 180 ECTS, which has as main objectives:

- To train graduates with scientific and technical skills that enable them, while understanding the structures and social behavior and competent performance of specific professions in the field of Sociocultural Animation;
- Cooperating with organizations and associations in the field of Sociocultural Animation and other entities interested in developing projects in Animation;
- To train qualified professionals to design and build projects in Sociocultural Animation, in the institutional, organizational and artistic;
Provide the means associations, institutional and business professionals able to boost projects in enabling Sociocultural Animation and harmonize the relationship of organizations with their public, internal and external.

Careers:

Public institutions, private and community, namely kindergartens, schools, municipalities, hospitals, prisons, children’s and youth associations, recreational and cultural associations, private institutions of social solidarity, homes for 3rd age, associations of immigrants, ethnic groups, shopping centers, animation companies, government agencies, NGOs, institutions, environmental management, heritage management institutions, social and cultural institutions, etc..

Plan of Study

Plan of Study prior to the fitness for Bologna

Conditions of access:

Evidence of Fee for 2008:

One of the following tests:

Geography 09, History 11, 18 Portuguese

Regional Preference:

not applicable

Prerequisites:

not required

Minimum Rating:

Evidence of admission: 95 (scale of 0-200)

Note the application: 95 (scale of 0-200)

Formula for Calculation of Note Access:

Average of the Secondary: 65%

Evidence of Admission: 35%

Vacancies for 2008 / 2009:

40

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The Associate of Arts Degree in Animation offers courses in traditional and digital presentation and manipulation of graphic elements necessary for the acquisition of skills in Animation. The program assists students in developing a broad foundation of skills and knowledge in animation addressing such topics as: introduction, intermediate and advanced animation, drawing fundamentals, design and color, digital 3D, illustrative figure drawing, digital cinematography, level and set design, digital post-production, media/broadcast animation and the opportunity for a 3D animation internship and production of an animation portfolio.

The Associate of Applied Science Degree Animation program provides instruction for creating animation, 3D modeling and special effects for applications such as animated shorts and movies and games, and rendering 3D environments. Fundamental interactive concepts, the development of assets and screen design will be covered.

Experiment with a wide range of animation techniques and understand how traditional practices relate to contemporary digital animation.
Learn about animation as a form of communication, and investigate new theories emerging from changes in technology.
Prepare yourself for working within the industry and produce a body of animation project work.

The evolution of digital technologies has given rise to a renaissance within the field of animation.

This single honours Animation degree focuses on the practical and theoretical aspects of 2D and 3D digital animation and investigates how new digital technologies have helped to re-invent animation as a visual art-form, a method of communication and a commercial tool.

Technological changes are putting animation at the centre of communication in many industries: this programme enables you to understand why this is, and equips you to enter a career in this fast-developing sector. Campus: Ormskirk Campus, Edge Hill University

UCAS: W615/E615
Course Type: Undergraduate Degree
Attendance & Study Mode: 3 years Full Time or Flexible (longer flexibly)

Start Date: September 2009

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