Computer Animation MA
Kingston University
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Launch your career in the creative industries with the Computer Animation MA from Kingston University. At Kingston, we are an active member of The Independent Game Developers Association (TIGA) and the British Interactive Media Association (BIMA). On this course, you will gain access to the latest industry software. Learn how to use tools like Autodesk Maya & Mudbox, Arnold, Maxon One (including Zbrush), Nuke, Mari, Adobe Suite and Substance 3D, and Animbot.Join the creative industries with a ...Read more

Launch your career in the creative industries with the Computer Animation MA from Kingston University. At Kingston, we are an active member of The Independent Game Developers' Association (TIGA) and the British Interactive Media Association (BIMA). On this course, you will gain access to the latest industry software. Learn how to use tools like Autodesk Maya & Mudbox, Arnold, Maxon One (including Zbrush), Nuke, Mari, Adobe Suite and Substance 3D, and Animbot.Join the creative industries with a robust portfolio that demonstrates exactly what you are capable of.The Computer Animation MA from Kingston University is your gateway to a career in exciting, fast-evolving new industries. Our graduates have gone on to careers in film, games companies, drone design, flight simulator animation and medical VR training.Combining input from industry practitioners and experts, as well as guest speakers, you’ll gain experience from across the sector.You’ll also be inspired by collaborating in a studio environment with students from other digital media courses. Working with games designers and programmers may guide your area of interest towards a range of potential career paths.At Kingston, you will hone your skills using industry-popular production tools and learn best practices from a catalogue of tutorials and workshops. You’ll also have plenty of allocated time for exploring areas of personal interest.

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Entry requirements

The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or above honours degree in animation or a related subject which includes significant 3D computer graphic content, such as moving image, illustration, 3D design, computer-related design or architecture.

In exceptional cases, applicants may have no first degree but more than five years working in the field. In this case, the applicant must provide strong evidence that they have the motivation to complete the course and the ability to work at masters level. Experience in digital media, post production and animation is particularly valuable.

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£11,900 per year

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£18,300 per year

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£18,300 per year

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Kingston University
Kingston University , Kingston upon Thames

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Kingston University
Penrhyn Road Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT1 2EE United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Richmond  2.6 miles away Nearest train station: Surbiton  0.4 miles away
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