Curious about studying Animation with Digital Arts Foundation Year - BA (Hons)at Southampton, Solent University? We've gathered all the key details—entry requirements, modules, fees, and more. Hear from real students by checking out reviews, or take the next step by booking an open day to explore it for yourself.
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
4 Year
The Digital Arts Foundation Year will help you develop the core skills and knowledge needed to progress onto one of our related industry-focused undergraduate degrees. You’ll work alongside game art, games design and programming, animation, CGI, VFX, fashion, and music students on exciting practical projects designed to help you learn key digital design and art skills. You’ll also be supported in developing key transferable skills for your degree-level studies. You'll be taught by passionate staff who are experts in their fields, with a wealth of real-world experience and knowledge. They'll be on hand to help you throughout your foundation year and then onto your chosen undergraduate degree. You will be taught by passionate staff who are experts in their fields, with a wealth of real-world experience and knowledge. Learn from staff who are experts in their field and who have vast industry experience.
What does this course lead to?\ This foundation year will help you build the relevant skills and knowledge to enter onto one of our related degree programmes. This can lead to a career in the multi-billion pound games industry in areas such as video game studios and art production, to film and animation studios.
Who is this course for?\ Solent’s Foundation Year in Digital Arts is intended for students without the required UCAS points for direct entry. This could be mature students returning to education, students without the required qualifications, or students looking to change career path after completing further education qualifications.
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Southampton Solent University's history dates back to 1855, when it was founded as a private school for art. Today, the ...