BA (Hons) Animation Production

Level 4 (first year)

First year introduces you to the fundamental principles of animation. Through workshops, seminars and lectures, you’ll learn traditional animation techniques and how to use contemporary software.We’ll teach you the 12 Principles of Animation in theory and practice, using 2D animation exercises that are used by professionals. You’ll learn to use the industry-standard software, and study layout and background design. Using sketchbooks to explore a variety of media, you'll develop a more subtle understanding of character performance and cinematic storytelling.
 

You'll study critical theories, concepts and analysis, and develop an understanding of historical and contemporary practice within the specialism.
 

Level 5 (second year)

In second year, you’ll develop your individual role within animation production by working on team-based projects. From conception to post-production you'll enhance your understanding of animation through workshops.
 

You'll also advance in your drawing and painting skills and abilities in 2D, CG and stop-motion. You'll research and develop your own personal project as part of a pitching process in line with industry practices, and be given the opportunity for industry experience or overseas study – you may also look at completing an optional work placement.
 

Level 6 (third year)

In your third year, you’ll successfully demonstrate your commitment to the collective responsibility of production and post-production. You’ll identify your specialist role and develop a portfolio as part of a 2D, CGI or stop-motion film production.
 

A big focus will be communication, team-working skills and mentorship guidance. Enhancing your skills as an an animation practitioner through exploration of theory and practice, you'll develop strategies for personal planning and self-reflection, consider career aspirations and produce a targeted portfolio.
 

You’ll have the opportunity to pitch your story idea and take part in the process of selecting which films go into full production.

Year 1 Admission

• Academic IELTS or UKVI IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band. We will accept the IELTS Online test with 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band

• TOEFL iBT with 80 overall with a minimum score of 18 in writing, listening, and reading and 19 in speaking. Please note the home version of this test is not accepted.

• PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Academic with 55 overall and at least 51 in each section

• LanguageCert International ESOL SELT or non-SELT B2 Communicator with 33 in each section (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking)

• Cambridge C1 Advanced English exam with a minimum grade of C

• Cambridge C2 Proficiency English exam with a minimum grade of C

• Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level II, Level III or Level IV with a pass

• AUB will accept certain national or international curricula results to meet the English requirement for admission to bachelor’s degree-level study. 
   

Year 2 or 3 Admission

• Academic IELTS or UKVI IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each band. We will accept the IELTS Online test with 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each band

• TOEFL iBT with 92 overall with a minimum score of 19 in writing, listening, and reading and 20 in speaking. Please note the home version of this test is not accepted.

• PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Academic with 62 overall and at least 51 in each section

• LanguageCert International ESOL SELT or non-SELT B2 Communicator with 38 in each section (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking)

• Cambridge C1 Advanced English exam with a minimum grade of C

• Cambridge C2 Proficiency English exam with a minimum grade of C

• Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III or Level IV with a pass

• AUB will accept certain national or international curricula results to meet the English requirement for admission to bachelor’s degree-level study. 

Tuition Fee

£19,950

We're very proud of our employability rate. Many of our graduates have gone to work in studios across the world, with students often being ‘snapped up’ ahead of graduation. Our students work in 2D traditional animation, 3D computer animation, stop-motion puppet animation, games art direction and many other areas of animation and film. Graduates from this course have gone on to work in studios including:
 

• Pixar (USA)
• Aardman Animation (UK)
• Electronic Arts Games (UK)
• Framestore CFC (UK)
• Locksmith Animation (UK)
• Studio Ghibli (UK
• Industrial Light and Magic (UK/USA)
• Lupus (UK)
• Brown Bag (Ireland)
• Cartoon Saloon (Ireland)