Animation Production - BA (Hons)
Arts University Bournemouth
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On BA (Hons) Animation Production, youll develop your unique style through industry-standard equipment and learning to a professional level. Our alumni now work for studios like Pixar, Aardman and Studio Ghibli (UK) – this could be you. Animation is everywhere, from the classic Disney fairytale to the quirky Aardman comedy and the dynamic Pixar blockbuster. On BA (Hons) Animation Production, we’ll introduce you to the fundamental skills of drawing and painting which underpin animation in all ...Read more

On BA (Hons) Animation Production, you'll develop your unique style through industry-standard equipment and learning to a professional level. Our alumni now work for studios like Pixar, Aardman and Studio Ghibli (UK) – this could be you. Animation is everywhere, from the classic Disney fairytale to the quirky Aardman comedy and the dynamic Pixar blockbuster. On BA (Hons) Animation Production, we’ll introduce you to the fundamental skills of drawing and painting which underpin animation in all forms. Along with training in industry-standard software, you’ll be able to apply your skills to hand-drawn, stop motion, and CGI work. Working as part of a team in an animation studio environment, you’ll develop your personal portfolio and produce graduate films. We have industry-standard facilities, where you’ll have access to the following throughout your studies – PC workstations with WACOM Intuos Pro Tablets, Xencelabs drawing screens, a render management software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, Dragon Frame, Maya, ZBrush, and Da Vinci Resolve.

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27/279
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36th
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61st
What students say
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Mia
23 Dec 24

best aspect of the uni would be the many events like the artist market the uni does for the students allowing creative students to have a place to show they’re work and gain money..Read more

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Santiago
15 Dec 24

I love the openness of the campus and the spirit of collaboration it fosters. One way it could be improved would be a more accessible meal plan for students as included in the..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£19,950 per year

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£19,950 per year

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Latest Animation reviews

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M
Mia
23 Dec 24
Animation Production - BA (Hons)
best aspect of the uni would be the many events like the artist market the uni does for the students allowing creative students to have a place to show they’re work and gain money...
Read more
S
Santiago
15 Dec 24
Animation Production - BA (Hons)
I love the openness of the campus and the spirit of collaboration it fosters. One way it could be improved would be a more accessible meal plan for students as included in the...
Read more
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