Undergraduate study
     

Animation, Games & Computer Graphics

Teesside University has an international reputation for courses in animation, computer games production and computer graphics. In response to demand, we now have focused routes delivering the skill sets required for careers in computer animation, character animation, games programming, games design, games art, games animation, post-production and special effects, and technical direction.

Quality teaching

The high quality of computing courses at Teesside has been recognised by a national review undertaken by the Higher Education Funding Council for England. A report by the British Computer Society highlighted 'the positive approach to course delivery, innovation and student support'.

First-class facilities

You'll have access to a range of networked computer studios which run the latest software for animation, games and computer graphics. Dedicated facilities are provided for animation, multimedia, games, networks, digital post-production and digital music studies. Software ranges from general-purpose packages, such as Autodesk 3dsmax, Maya or Softimage XSI, visual programming languages, IT applications and a range of internet software, to specialist packages such as Boujou, Motion Builder, Mudbox and much more.

The Centre for Creative Technologies, housed in the Athena Building, includes new life drawing studios, music studios, animation post-production facilities and students have access to a wide array of motion capture facilities based in a newly refurbished dedicated studio. The Institute for Digital Innovation, in the Phoenix Building, houses a new sound stage facility, including an amazing recording studio, lighting rig, Stedicam, massive HD green/blue screen and a state-of-the-art Mark Roberts motion control system.

Supportive study

An Open Access Student Information Service provides a resource centre to support you throughout your studies. A dedicated IT Help Desk provides support for Mac, PC and UNIX/LINUX systems.

Research and enterprise

The School of Computing hosts Animex, a major annual international animation and computer games festival. Animex is one of the largest animation festivals in the UK and is run by School staff with support from many regional organisations and student volunteers. The event has a major animation screening programme as well as professional workshops and other events which give you an opportunity to meet and talk to some of the key players in the animation and games world.

Animation, Games & Computer Graphics

Excellent prospects

Our courses ensure you are well prepared for your chosen career, not only in the relevant technical aspects but also in the range of transferable skills you'll develop. Computer games, film and TV, commerce, industry, entertainment and the public sector all offer exciting employment possibilities.

Factfile

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  • An international reputation for animation, games and computer graphics courses
  • 94% of full-time computing degree students are happy with access to general IT resources (National Student Survey 2009)
  • Host of Animex – an annual international animation and computer games festival
  • High-quality courses nationally recognised by the Higher Education Funding Council for England
  • Industry-standard software and hardware available
  • Very large collection of extra specialist facilities available to all students
  • Staff with industry experience work on all our courses
  • BA (Hons) Computer Animation – one of only six courses in the UK endorsed through Skillset