BA (Hons) Animation at University of Derby

On our BA (Hons) Animation programme, you’ll experiment with the latest digital software, learn about the principles of animation, produce distinctive animated films and develop the professional awareness you need to launch your career. Working with experienced teaching staff in our newly refurbished, dedicated production studio, you will gain the knowledge and expertise you need through traditional and digital animation practice.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities  |  Department: Art and Design  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: The Principles of Animation, Critical Approaches to Animation and Computer-Generated Images, Animation Production, Pre-Production and Visual Development. Year 2 core modules: Researching Animation and Visual Effects: Principles and Practice, Professional Practice, Advanced Animation Production, Animation Applications and Contexts.

Career pathways

Our graduates have gone on to establish successful animation studios or to work for major TV production companies. There are wide-ranging career opportunities for animators in advertising, film, television, games design, web design, creative studios, education and the freelance world.

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