2D Animation and Stop Motion MA
Teesside University
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You prepare, write and make your own short animation ready for festival release. You learn how to write and pitch your film script to industry professionals and funding bodies, spend time learning how to deconstruct animation against several theoretical and critical frameworks as well having the opportunity to experiment with animated form.Course overview The course also covers animation techniques and principles of animation and performance, suitable if you are looking to enter the field of ...Read more

You prepare, write and make your own short animation ready for festival release. You learn how to write and pitch your film script to industry professionals and funding bodies, spend time learning how to deconstruct animation against several theoretical and critical frameworks as well having the opportunity to experiment with animated form.

Course overview

The course also covers animation techniques and principles of animation and performance, suitable if you are looking to enter the field of animation practice as well as develop and improve your existing animation skills. You are given the space to experiment with a range of techniques and styles before embarking on the creation of your final animated film.

In the first semester you write and pitch your film ideas, alongside developing and designing the production materials. You take a closer look at the anatomy of animation, peeling back the layers of a production to gain greater insight to form. In the second semester you refine your animation skills and you work in a small group to produce a short piece of animation allowing you to experiment with the animated form and techniques as well as get you up to speed on the production processes required to create your final film in the third semester.

There are three routes you can choose from to gain an MA 2D Animation and Stop Motion:

  • full-time - 2 years with advanced practice (September and January start)
  • full-time - 1 year (September start) or 16 months (January start)
  • part-time - 2 years.

Career opportunities

You have access to the School Students Future programme to develop your graduate employability skills. This involves a series of activities delivered to all students, year groups, subject cohorts or subject groups and includes industry speaker talks, extra-curricular industry challenges and company visits. The programme is co-ordinated by a team of academic staff, representing each subject area, who are actively working with our industry partners and other external organisations to ensure you are equipped with the skills required for the changing needs from industry.

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Rhea
29 Jan 24

The campus is very open, with many places to meet people and go for food. The societies offer a large variety. However, it is easy to feel lost if you've just arrived and don't..Read more

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Hollie
15 Dec 23

All university buildings are located on one campus, which makes it incredibly quick and easy to locate and walk to different buildings. The campus heart is the central hub of the..Read more

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Entry requirements

At least a UK 2.2 honours degree in animation or equivalent.

Tuition fees

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£7,365 per year

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£17,000 per year

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£17,000 per year

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Rhea
29 Jan 24
2D Animation and Stop Motion BA (Hons)
The campus is very open, with many places to meet people and go for food. The societies offer a large variety. However, it is easy to feel lost if you've just arrived and don't...
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Hollie
15 Dec 23
Animation BA (Hons)
All university buildings are located on one campus, which makes it incredibly quick and easy to locate and walk to different buildings. The campus heart is the central hub of the...
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Teesside University
Teesside University Middlesbrough Tees Valley TS1 3BX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Middlesbrough  0.2 miles away

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