Animation with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
Sheffield Hallam University
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Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start. Work across a variety of forms including 2D drawn and digital-based animation, stop motion and 3D CGI animation. Specialise in your preferred animation discipline for your major project film. Produce a portfolio of project work to showcase your skills to potential employers. Learn a broad range of techniques and theoretical knowledge underpinning the form, including storyboarding, life drawing and concept art with this practical ...Read more

Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start. Work across a variety of forms including 2D drawn and digital-based animation, stop motion and 3D CGI animation. Specialise in your preferred animation discipline for your major project film. Produce a portfolio of project work to showcase your skills to potential employers. Learn a broad range of techniques and theoretical knowledge underpinning the form, including storyboarding, life drawing and concept art with this practical animation course. You graduate with the experience necessary to work in the animation industry, or in a wide range of other sectors that require creative professionals with animation skills.Duration- 4 (5 Year with placement year)

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80 Grades / Points required

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English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalents. Grades / Points required

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