Entry requirements
For September 2022 and September 2023 entry: 112-128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent including 32 points in one required subject. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in one required subject.
A portfolio will also be required in support of your application.
Required subjects: An Art or Design subject including Art, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography, Art & Design.
Numeracy and Literacy: GCSE English Language or Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
International entry requirements:
Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2022 and September 2023 entry:
Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 66-76%. Grade depends on the course
Hong Kong HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 65-75%
Italian Esame di Stato with 65-75%. Grade depends on the course
Titulo de Bachillerato with 6.5 or 7.5. Grade depends on course
For September 2022 and September 2023 entry:
If English is not your first language you\'ll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.
Course description
Why study BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art & Design at BU? Understand the underlying production principles and practice in computer animation, as well as concepts of creative and aesthetic design The course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK\'s screen-based industries, and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.Undertake a variety of assessments including production-led projects, personal artistic briefs as well as live industry briefs.Benefit from supportive tutors who provide tailored and personal reviews of your work Make invaluable contacts before you graduate through regular industry guest speakers and BU’s BFX Festival, featuring a fantastic line-up of speakers, masterclasses, exhibitions, screenings and networking events Access specialist facilities including a new green screen and motion capture studio, as well as animation laboratories, equipped with industry-standard software Develop the skills to enter roles such as computer graphics and animation artistic directors, animators, and designers, visual effects artists, and visual effects supervisors. Study at the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) The NCCA is one of the most established and highly regarded centres for computer graphics and animation education and research. The centre is ranked 4th in the top 25 animation schools and colleges in the world, 3rd in Europe and 1st in the UK (Animation Career Review, 2020). As one of very few research-intensive animation centres in the UK our expertise not only ensure our courses remain at the forefront of education, but also help to define new industry practices.
