Animation with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Falmouth University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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15-SEP-25

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Develop your skills by entering the creative industries on an Integrated Foundation Year degree.If you’re interested in taking on a new subject that you’ve not had the opportunity to study in depth before, or have been out of education for a while, then our Integrated Foundation Year courses might be for you. These four-year courses include an introductory year to help you build the core skills needed for specialist degree-level study.This is a chance for you to let your imagination run wild ...Read more

Develop your skills by entering the creative industries on an Integrated Foundation Year degree.If you’re interested in taking on a new subject that you’ve not had the opportunity to study in depth before, or have been out of education for a while, then our Integrated Foundation Year courses might be for you. These four-year courses include an introductory year to help you build the core skills needed for specialist degree-level study.This is a chance for you to let your imagination run wild and explore your creativity, expand your professional skills and develop enhanced subject knowledge in the domain you want to study. We’ll help nurture your expertise in problem solving, risk-taking, designing and making as you develop your abilities through five core modules.After your foundation year, you’ll have a deeper knowledge of your subject, a clear understanding of your strengths, a developed practical and technical skill set and the confidence to excel in your chosen degree subject when you join other students for the rest of your course.Bring your ideas to life through animation, a dynamic medium for imaginative storytelling. From the traditional and life drawing skills that underpin the creative process to the 2D, 3D and stop-motion techniques used in industry today, you’ll explore all aspects of animation before specialising and developing your personal style. You’ll learn in an authentic studio set-up, using professional pipelines and working in the collaborative teams this industry thrives on. With the ability to pitch, present and produce, you’ll graduate as a capable, career-ready artist.You will:Develop technical, design thinking and production skills in your chosen specialismLearn teamwork, leadership and project management skills through a variety of learning environmentsDevelop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills through the development of unique and innovative projectsComplete your chosen degree over a four-year periodStudy at a university which is a member of CILECT, the association of the world’s best film, TV and animation schoolsLearn from staff with industry backgrounds and experience in film, children’s TV and advertisingWork in multi-skilled teams, reflecting industry practiceDevelop technical and creative knowledge through character animation, storytelling, concept art and the use of softwareHone your skills in the production of 2D, 3D and stop motion animation, working in professional-standard facilitiesUnderpin your creative work with theoretical and historical understandingGain a working knowledge of industry practiceGraduate with a varied and professional animation portfolio

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64th
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Amalia
16 Jan 24

The best aspect of the universe I would say it is the community and how supportive and helpful everyone is. The university is also equipped with everything you need so you don't..Read more

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Ne
12 Jan 24

I chose Falmouth because I had a great interviewing experience and the course offered a lot more than similar courses elsewhere. Studying animation here has been eye-opening, and..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

80 - 120 Grades / Points required

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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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P - M Grades / Points required

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We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.

A typical offer is between 80 and 120 UCAS points

A typical offer is between 80 and 120 UCAS points

A typical offer is between 80 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have.

60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.

We may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers.

A typical offer is between 80 and 120 UCAS points

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

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A typical offer is between 80 and 120 UCAS points

A typical offer is between 80 and 120 UCAS points

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

A typical offer is between 80 and 120 UCAS points

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

P (Pass) grade must be C or above, not D or E

a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications

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Amalia
16 Jan 24
Animation with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons)
The best aspect of the universe I would say it is the community and how supportive and helpful everyone is. The university is also equipped with everything you need so you don't...
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Ne
12 Jan 24
Animation BA (Hons)
I chose Falmouth because I had a great interviewing experience and the course offered a lot more than similar courses elsewhere. Studying animation here has been eye-opening, and...
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