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Computer Generated Imagery has really expanded over the past few years. CGI representations are now used in a huge range of areas including technical advertising, (such as Dyson, mobile phone promotions and car design) corporate presentations, photo-realistic special effects, engineering simulations and virtual environments. At Bournemouth and Poole College we have been involved in a number of projects that have covered areas including short film animations, scientific visualisation, avatar construction and games modelling.

This course is designed to meet the needs of the architectural visualisation industry and to enable students to develop into innovative and creative designers who can represent complex architectural structures in a visually appealing way using 3D environments.

The university reserves the right to introduce changes to the information given, including the addition, withdrawal, re-location or restructuring of courses.

Higher

Higher BBC plus English and Mathematics at least @ S Grade.

Higher Art & Design or Graphic Communication preferred for Computer Animation.

Higher Art and Design or Graphic Communication required for Computer Animation with Digital Art.
A-Level

CC plus GCSE English and Mathematics. A practical art-related A-Level preferred for Computer Animation. A practical art-related A-Level required for Computer Animation with Digital Art.
FE
Year 3: HND in relevant discipline. Contact Admissions Officer for details.
NB: Applicants may also be required to submit a portfolio of art work

The Animation Major will familiarise students with the terms, concepts, techniques, processes, skills, technologies, and theoretical underpinning of animation and interactive animation for multimedia production together with other forms of visual communication relevant to the emerging field of games studies.

Courses that are in majors, sub-majors and/or minorsCourse name Area +
Catalogue No. Units Level
Major
Introduction to Digital Media INFT 1014 4.5 1
Introduction to Film and Television Production INFT 1015 4.5 1
2D Computer Animation INFT 2003 4.5 2
3D Computer Animation INFT 3011 4.5 2
Intermediate 3D Computer Animation INFT 2059 4.5 2
Students select one of the following courses:
Multimedia Desktop Video INFT 1009 4.5 2
Music Sound Studio PERF 2009 4.5 2
From Mickey to Manga: Understanding the Animated Image COMM 2043 4.5 2
Students select two of the following courses:
Advanced 3D Animation INFT 3013 4.5 3
Advanced Production Project 1 COMM 3017 4.5 3
Games: Industry, Culture and Aesthetics COMM 2063 4.5 3

There’s a growing demand for graduates with strong skills in the field of character animation, an area which has seen some spectacular developments in recent years. This course is designed to equip you with these skills.

We offer a comprehensive programme of study in computer animation, from fundamental traditional skills to state-of-the-art techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on 2D and 3D character animation, advanced character animation, scriptwriting and professional studio practice.

Animex, the annual International Festival of Animation run by the University, gives you access to the knowledge and skills of successful animators, directors, artists and designers

Full-time undergraduate students
UK and European Union students £3,225 Undergraduate bursaries
UK and European Union students – placement year £806 Undergraduate bursaries
International students £8,500 International bursaries
Full-time postgraduate students
UK and European Union students £4,050 * Postgraduate bursaries
International students £9,000 * International bursaries
UK and European Union students – MBA £8,550 Postgraduate bursaries
International students – MBA £11,000 International bursaries
International students – MPhil/PhD in business-related subject £8,250 International bursaries
Part-time undergraduate students
HNC/D (non-modular) Year 1 £456 + BTEC Registration
HNC/D (non-modular) Year 2 £570
HNC/D individual units £114
Foundation degree Year 1 (120 level 1 credits) £1,020
Foundation degree Year 2 (120 level 2 credits) £1,140
Undergraduate (including UCPD/UCAPD) 10 credit module, classroom-based £95
Undergraduate (including UCPD/UCAPD) 10 credit module, laboratory-based £125
Part-time postgraduate students Fee per year
DBA (UK & EU students) £4,200 4 year course
MBA 20 credit module (UK & EU students) £950 – 2008/09
MA/MSc/PgCert/PgDip (including UCPPD) 20 credit module £400 *
MProf/DProf * £1,700 (£1,310 for social sciences and law-related courses)
MPhil/PhD, laboratory-based at the University £1,310
MPhil/PhD, not University-based £1,260
UK and European Union students – MPhil/PhD, business-related £1,550
International students – MPhil/PhD, business-related £2,800
International students – MPhil/PhD, distance learning (laboratory-based) £3,190
International students – MPhil/PhD, distance learning (class-based) £2,800

Animation plays an important role in a range of media including film, TV, entertainment software and the Internet. It is a widely used advertising tool and the media industry is always looking for new content to capture the imagination of viewers. You develop your skills in • concept art • designing • modelling • texturing • rigging • animating • post-production. We have a strong history of media production, ranging from fine art and graphic design to film making and interactive media. Our state-of-the-art workshops have specialist equipment, which include the latest industry software and hardware, film production equipment and modelling facilities. You gain experience in animation techniques, which includes • traditional methods such as stop frame animation – used in films such as Wallace and Gromit • Flash animation – used on the web and in interactive gaming • 3D computer animation – used by companies such as Dreamworks and Pixar, and games software companies such as Codemasters and Sony You learn to use digital animation software packages such as • 3D Studio Max • Maya • Zbrush • Houdini • MotionBuilder and digital compositing. Our editing software includes • After-effects • Shake • FinalCut Pro • AVID • Pro Tools. We also have a facility for standard and super 16mm origination on film. You play an important role in producing at least three short animations. Applying via route A or B Route A is normally for students coming direct from A levels. Route B is normally for art and design students coming from foundation, vocational or access courses. You can apply through route A or B with UCAS, but not both. All students attend a selection event with a portfolio of work to demonstrate their ability. Provided you meet our minimum entry requirements, we base our offer on your application, interview and work portfolio. If you are not sure what sort of work we are looking for we are happy to offer advice. We normally hold interviews between January and the end of May.

Graduate Profile

The race technically able to:

-mastering traditional techniques and advanced digital animation in two and three dimensions

organize, design and develop their own animations

pieces-creating animated graphics applied to the production of audiovisual and advertising

-inserted into the structure of audiovisual production in our country and the region by carrying out publicity and animation for television and cinema

-develop animations for the Internet.

Job

The university provides support services for advanced students and graduates to facilitate their job. These services include information and contacts for job opportunities, internships rental management, training in drafting and presenting a history of selection at work, advice on business creation and inclusion of data from graduates in databases of major Selector personnel of our country.

Syllabus

The curriculum provides comprehensive training in the area of computer animation and meets the formal aspects of visual communication and graphic narrative. From group and individual work, and using the most advanced technology, to construct objects, 3D characters and virtual scenarios using digital graphics.

Students develop a final project in integrating creativity, experimentation, technical development of animation and video postproduction.

Agreements and awards

Universidad ORT Uruguay, as part of World ORT, the largest non-government education network in the world, backed grants diplomas in over 50 countries.

Course overview

This cutting edge course is taught by award-winning staff with a reputation for high standards within the industry. You will have the chance to excel in different areas of animation, from drawn pieces to puppet or digital moving images.

You will use industry-standard studio facilities, equipped with the latest digital applications, to put together professional creative portfolios. You will learn and experiment with different techniques, including squash and stretch, moving holds and timing. Your creative progression will be monitored through a blend of studio projects and workshops, as well as group and individual case studies and assignments.

Underpinned by sound animation principles, you will explore themes like scriptwriting and acting for animation, sounds and dialogue, and storyboarding. In Year 3 you will make your own film, which will be publicly screened at Southampton’s Harbour Lights Picturehouse.
Course content

Year 1
Animation Principles
Drawing 1
Animation History
Animation Principles 2
Scriptwriting and Acting for Animation
CGI in Animation.

Year 2
Sounds and Dialogue
Computer Animation**
Drawing 2
Layout and Storyboard for Animation
From Script to Screen
Critical Discourse 1.

**Options in: 2D Animation; 3D Computer Animation; Stop Motion Animation

Year 3
Critical Discourse 2
Final Film Pilot
Final Script
Final Film.
Assessment

Assessment includes studio projects, workshop and media outcomes, group and individual case studies and written assignments.
Entry level

160 points from 6-unit or 12-unit awards.

You will normally be invited to a portfolio viewing and briefing and maybe to a formal interview.
Career opportunities

Careers include animators and character designers in 2D or 3D model making, or computer generated animation for film, TV and the games industry.
Special features

Our students have won Royal Television Society JVC Best Student Animation awards for three years running, and many other national and international contests in student and professional categories.

To receive your free Animation DVD, featuring short films by our Animation students, please send an e-mail to fmas@solent.ac.uk stating that you would like an Animation DVD posted to you with your name and address listed on the e-mail.

This course is also available with an Art, Design and Media Foundation year (Level 0) which is delivered full-time in one academic year at Southampton City College. There are different UCAS codes for the main degree and the degree with a Foundation Year. Please make sure the correct UCAS code, as listed below, is entered on your UCAS application form.

Scotland and the north of England are rapidly becoming an area of growth in the animation and video games industries. Cumbria is in the middle of this. The combination of quality of life here and the nearness of companies at the forefront of creative development such as Bizarre Creation in the north west, Venom Games in Newcastle and Rockstar Games in Edinburgh (developer of the acclaimed Grand Theft Auto series) makes Cumbria the perfect place for students who aspire to become professionals in animation.

The animation and video games industries seek very specialised practitioners to work in teams of inter-related disciplines. The transferable skills and general cross-disciplinary knowledge that you develop—creativity, self-discipline, clarity of thought and visual expression, intuitive problem solving, awareness of production pipelines and disciplines—give added value to your final specialism and your employability.
What is this course about?

This degree is designed to give you a comprehensive array of skills in computer animation, including storyboarding, animation, visualisation, compositing, sculpture and performance, and even life drawing. These practical skills need to be combined with the acquisition of social and interpersonal skills and an understanding of the intricate relation between them.

You learn industry-standard practice, as the course has a strong emphasis on employability and adaptability. You gain a broad understanding of the disciplines involved in digital animation. You become proficient in the specialism of your choice. The course is highly technical and creative; it gives you an understanding of the most up-to-date techniques in computer graphics and animation, while developing your creative skills of visualisation and expression in images and words.

The course is run by professionals in animation, media production, computer programming and storyboarding. You use dedicated studio spaces with industry-standard software and hardware. In projects of increasing difficulty over the three years, you are given autonomy; you can explore possibilities in animation while developing your own style and expression.
What can the course lead to?

Whether you want to explore the many disciplines of animation or be part of the video-game revolution as an active professional, the degree provides the broad knowledge and critical thinking you need to pursue a career in this digital revolution.