This cutting-edge BA programme will develop your skills across the Digital Animation practice conventions. You will be taught by established practitioners, who will provide their knowledge on 2D and 3D animation disciplines.The course is part of Birmingham City University’s Film suite, designed to develop graduates with knowledge of the theory, practice and industry trends that will enable them to succeed in a rapidly changing industry environment.The course will help you establish the core art fundamentals, such as anatomy, gesture, pose, weight distribution, perspective, composition and an understanding of how they underpin digital animation practice. You will also learn about the 12 principles of animation required to create engaging animation performance, whether you choose a Film/Television or Games/Interactive pathway. The course will introduce you to industry standard project management and pipelines methodologies that mirror industry production procedures.You will learn of range of skills which will be key to enhancing your future employability.Specifically, you will learn to: Develop your own practice within a professional context that would enable future employment options in the Animation industry. Identify the relationship of theory to practice and effectively demonstrating it through your work.Produce animation shorts, effective animation pipeline to a professional standard., Work independently and collaboratively.Be a self-motivated, organised and independent effective learner. Be confident in showcasing your work for critique and highly reflective of your processes, You will also learn skills in a range of workshop practices in relation to individual development, including but not limiting to the use of camera and photography, 3D printing, motion capture, sculpting and life drawing.