MA Film, Animation and Digital Arts at University of Surrey

Programme overview

Our Film, Animation and Digital Arts course is a broad multidisciplinary programme which responds to the latest advancements in moving image production technologies such as virtual production, performance capture and synthesis, and real-time visual effects. Our programme seeks to develop your core creative competences in a range of relevant contemporary practices, from 3D computer graphics to machine vision, interactive cinema to 'immersive' media.

Department: Music and Media | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Setting us apart from other digital arts courses and animation masters, our programme is primarily practice-oriented, backed up with a relevant and robust contextual framework. The programme is 12 months long, split across two semesters and the University’s summer period. Semester 1 includes a set of focused workshops designed not only to consolidate existing practical skills in script development, film production, animation, CG and VFX but also to bring you rapidly up to speed in less familiar areas such as virtual production, game engines, and digital cinematography. Core modules include Creative Media Practices (i), Collaborative Project(s), Moving Image Arts - Contemporary Contexts, Creative Media Practices (ii), Final Masters Project.

Career pathways

The programme will provide you with an accelerated career path into numerous areas of the film, television and interactive media sectors, equipping you with sought-after skills and experience in these exciting fields. On successful completion of the course, your creative aptitude will be matched by technical acuity in whichever areas you have chosen to specialise.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum 2:2 UK undergraduate degree (or international equivalent) usually, but not necessarily, in a relevant subject area. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of relevant work. Portfolio material usually consists of a showreel or a selection of your best work in the media and formats in which you have previously worked. Depending on the extent to which you have specialised, this could include examples of film, animation, 3D modelling, VFX, motion graphics, illustration, creative photography, scriptwriting, digital artworks, painting, sculpture, set design, live theatre work, installation, or indeed any other creative work which you feel demonstrates relevant skills and creativities. You are also required to include a brief description of the type of project you would like to undertake on the MA. This helps us to understand your interests and likely requirements - it will not commit you to a particular project at this stage. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet the typical entry requirements. You are welcome to contact the Programme Director to discuss your suitability for the programme prior to submitting an application. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,800 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, September 2027 start Source

International applicants: GBP 21,500 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, September 2027 start Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate

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