MA Animation at Norwich University of the Arts

Our innovative MA in Animation is designed to develop your visual style to convey complex ideas clearly using a range of media. The course encourages you to explore fresh perspectives on storytelling and narrative, focusing on future-oriented outcomes.

Duration: Full-time 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This programme is a one-year course including 30 weeks of direct teaching time and a 15-week final project. You will need to complete five units and one 60-credit major project (180 credits in total). Units: Core practice and context in Animation (60 credits), Advanced technical skills in Animation (20 credits), Dialogue, debate and domain knowledge in Animation (10 credits), Professional technical skills in Animation (20 credits), Advanced critical context in Animation (10 credits), Major project (60 credits).

Career pathways

Graduates of our MA Animation are equipped to navigate the increasingly technology-driven and interdisciplinary design landscape. Typical career paths: Stop motion animator, 2D animator, Set designer, Puppet builder, Lighting technician, Compositor, Producer, Editor, Storyboard artist, Character designer.

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