BA (Hons) Animation at University of Westminster

A specialist course developing creative skills with knowledge of animation processes, techniques and critical theory, with strong emphasis on drawing, design and sequential storytelling. Students work in dedicated animation studios with blue screen, rostrum, CGI, stop-frame, film, photography, set-building, sound and video facilities.

Duration: 3 years (4 with placement)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Animation Principles, Contexts and Approaches, Storytelling and Narrative, Concept Art, Drawing Explorations, Documentary Animation, VFX for Film and Games, Character and Creature Creation, Stop-Motion Animation, Character Performance, Innovation in Animation and a Major Project (Animation).

Career pathways

Commercial animation, a growing industry with a broad range of creative job opportunities; career development is embedded across all three years, with part-time work, placements and work-related learning.

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