BA (Hons) Animation
Course Overview
Awarded in partnership with leading creative art institution, University for the Creative Arts, BSBI takes great pride in offering this flagship animation course as one of the first of this calibre outside the UK.
The University for the Creative Arts is ranked as the country’s top creative specialist university by The Guardian Best Universities League Tables 2021.
The course aims to attract the best creative talent and join the fascinating world of animated filmmaking. We will ensure you reach your full potential as you work in an industry standard studio with state of the art facilities. You will be supported by an esteemed faculty who will guide you to find your own unique approach within the field.
Combining theory with practice, this course enables you to develop a series of short films through being taught via a blended learning approach. The curriculum incorporates latest industry technology and meets contemporary digital standards too, ensuring you are equipped with relevant software for the field.
Course Structure
The learning and teaching will consist of a variety of elements such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, animated/non-animated video, practical work, seminars and trips. The assessment strategy will include individual/group reports and/or presentations, case studies, essays, portfolio development, reflective journals and experiential work based activities.
You will study up to four days per week, in smaller class sizes and more frequent sessions. Teaching takes place Monday to Saturdays, during morning, afternoon, or evening sessions.
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION IN ART DESIGN AND MEDIA
English for Academic Purposes, Research and Study skills
Exploring Practices, Process, Materials and Techniques
Investigating Specialist Practice
Final Major Project
YEAR 1
Animation: Contexts and Concepts
Digital Skills
Drawing for Animation
Animation Principles
YEAR 2
Animated Cultures
Advanced Digital Techniques
Short Film
Research and Concept
Animated Cultures: Study Abroad Option
Advanced Digital Techniques: Study Abroad Option
Study Abroad Exchange
YEAR 3
Destinations
Proposal and Pitch
Final Film
Dissertation
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Minimum age 17 (titles awarded upon completion of at least 11 years of schooling) |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Academic Qualifications ECCTIS UK equivalent to GCSE (Year 12). |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Students must have a minimum overall score of: 5.0 with min 4.5 in each band. |
| TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) | Minimum overall score of: 46 |
| PTE Score (Minimum) | Minimum overall score of 46 |
Career Opportunities
Skills
Demonstrate professional skills through project management presentation and communication of ideas
Develop a special focus on their chosen and specified field of animation results
Develop an in-depth technical skillset to demonstrate their broad level of authorship and agency in their creative practice
Demonstrate understanding of the theoretical debates relevant to animation in its wider cultural context