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Foundation Degree - FD
Quarry Hill Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
Select a course option
Foundation Degree - FD
Quarry Hill Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
Select a subject
Bring your creations to life with this exciting Foundation degree. You will study both traditional and digital methods to produce animation for film, TV, computer games, screen media and interactive applications - catapulting your creative career to success.Master the illusion of movement with this animation programme. You will study at the impressive Quarry Hill campus, where cutting-edge computer suites and fantastic facilities really allow you to unleash your creativity.You will explore 2D and 3D animation and modelling - developing concepts into tangible wire-frames, digital imagery, and character and prop models. You will also produce a professional portfolio to showcase your work. You will learn a range of animation skills and techniques including stop frame, motion capture, analogue and digital techniques and learn how to work in a professional animation studio. You will work on major projects and live briefs with employers to help you to develop industry standard working practices.The course is focussed on developing your practical skills, so there will be plenty of opportunities for you to use industry-standard hardware and software to create your own film sequences. You will apply a range of animation techniques to different contexts such as video games, giving you an edge once you enter the industry.
Exam type
A levelA level:
DD Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
48 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
M:24 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MPP Grades / Points required
T Level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
One of which to be in a relevant subject.
Typical offer: 48 UCAS tariff points from two A-levels (or equivalent qualifications), one of which must be in a relevant subject.
Overall pass with 60 credits, with 24 credits to be at a Merit grade. To be in a relevant subject.
To be in a relevant subject.
To be in a relevant subject.
In a relevant subject.
Students living in
England
£8,745 per year
Students from England
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£8,745 per year
Students from Scotland
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£8,745 per year
Students from Wales
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£8,745 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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