BSc Computer Animation

Institution London Metropolitan University
Method At the institution
Location London
Type Undergraduate
Course fee By request

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BSc Computer Animation

Objectives Computer animation can be used to entertain, communicate or inform. It is used in a wide range of media and is delivered on an ever-increasing range of platforms. This course has been designed to develop students’ creative and technical skills. Computer animation can be used to entertain, communicate or inform. It is used in a wide range of media and is delivered on an ever-increasing range of platforms. This course has been designed to develop students’ creative and technical skills. Students on this course will be at the cutting edge of creative and innovative animation and will have the skills to successfully produce animated work.
Entry requirements Normally students will need five GCSEs of grade C or above and two A levels or national equivalents. Maths GCSE is not required. Applicants with international qualifications and mature applicants are welcome.
Academic title BSc Computer Animation
Course description Course structure

The course interweaves modules in drawing and observation, computer animation techniques, creativity and critical practice. For Single Honours you take eight modules at each level. Joint Honours involves four modules from each level in Computer Animation, plus four from your other subject.

Level 1

    * Stop-Motion Animation
    * Animation Styles and Practitioners
    * Drawing for Animation
    * 2D Animation

Level 2

    * Animation and Film Language
    * 3D Animation (introductory and advanced)
    * History of Animation
    * Work Placement
    * Character Animation and Acting
    * Drawing for Animation

Level 3

    * Final Major Project (pre-production)
    * Final Major Project (production)
    * Marketing and Self-promotion

    * Animation for Different Markets
    * Drawing for Animation