Undergraduate study
     

Animation, Games & Computer Graphics

BA (Hons) Computer Animation

  • Length: 3/4 years
  • UCAS code: GW42 BA/CAnim
  • Typical offer: 260-320 tariff points
 

Computer imagery is everywhere, from box office movies such as Avatar and Toy Story 3 through to a variety of uses in broadcast television and corporate film production, not forgetting games, the web and even your phone. Computer animators construct the vivid, often larger-than-life, virtual worlds which entertain, enthral and fascinate us. The computer animator brings objects and scenery to life with computer modelling and animation software.

At Teesside we offer an in-depth training in CGI creation, whether you dream of creating effects for drama such as Dr Who, television idents , commercials and documentaries, virtual film sets and props for the big screen or 3D animation for the web.

As well as teaching the basics of 3D modelling and animation, we also develop your CG production skills and problem-solving ability so that you become self-sufficient independent learners able to keep up with the rapid changes in CGI technology and production.

If you would like to combine art and technology, in either 3D or 2D, learn skills which will enable you to work in a wide variety of exciting and satisfying jobs in the world of computer graphics. Then this is the course for you.

Particular emphasis is placed on:

  • 2D and 3D animation
  • concept creation
  • TV and film industry production skills
  • advanced CG techniques
  • professional studio practice.

With options in character animation, effects and technical animation.

*This course has a Foundation Year for applicants who don’t meet the requirements for Year 1 entry. Limited places are available.

More about the Foundation Year Games and Animation

How you learn

For each module you are studying you will be expected to attend a lecture and a tutorial session each week. Early tutorials will focus on developing skills. In the later tutorials you will be working on assessments and using this time to get feedback and advice from tutors.

You will be expected to manage your time to complete work outside the tutorial sessions. In your final year, the Practical Project allows you the freedom to set your own project based on your skills and interests.

How you are assessed

Assessment for all modules will be in the form of practical projects, which you work on throughout the year.

Professional accreditation

Skillset Approved The Skillset accreditation scheme has been created with the games and animation industry to signpost courses which fulfil professional criteria and prepare students for the world of work.

Professional placement

You may apply to take a year-long supervised work placement between your second and final years. Placements provide an opportunity for you to improve your employment prospects by developing new skills and deepening your understanding of the subject.

The placement year is assessed and contributes to your final degree award. Students are selected by employers through interview and are normally paid by the host organisation during the placement.

Career opportunities

You will learn the skills you will need for a career in film and TV, the multimedia and games industries, advertising or visualisation. Graduates from our computer animation degrees have gone on to enjoy careers with a wide range of companies including Double Negative, Moving Picture Company and Framestore.

Entry requirements

A typical offer will be 260-320 tariff points which must include at least two A levels or equivalent.

Normally you will be expected to attend an interview.

You must also be able to show evidence of artistic ability with either an art-based qualification or a portfolio of work.

If you apply for a course for which your educational background is inappropriate, you may receive an offer in a related but more suitable area.

For additional information please see the standard University entry requirements.

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