BA (Hons) Animation and Illustration at University of Greater Manchester

Are you interested in exploring animation and illustration for the creative industries? The University of Greater Manchester's dynamic BA (Hons) Animation and Illustration undergraduate degree involves a range of challenging practical assignments, supporting you to develop the wide range of skills and knowledge you'll need for your chosen career in television and film, the web, publishing and advertising, video games or animated special effects.

Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, foundation year route available  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include Introduction to Design Practice, Character and Environment, Creative Industries Contexts, Creative Methodologies in Animation and Illustration, Experiments in Animation for Commercial Application, Production for Print, Commercial Illustration, Pre-Production and Storytelling in Animation, Production for Animation, Creative Careers: Action and Engagement, Innovate, Professional Engagement in Illustration and Animation, Major Project, Professional Practice and Self-Promotion.

Career pathways

Professional careers in animation and illustration include such roles as storyboard, layout and concept artists, character animators and technical directors. After graduation, you might also seek work as a visual development artist in character or environment design for animated films, shorts and special projects or consider careers in publishing, book illustration, editorial or advertising.

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