Games Animation (with Professional Practice Year) BA (Hons)
University for the Creative Arts
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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If you want to take your digital art and animation skills to the next level and turn your passion into a career, our BA (Hons) Games Animation degree course at UCA Farnham is for you.On this course you’ll learn the techniques used to make game characters come alive, and how you, as an animator, can create an exciting and compelling performance. You’ll learn the principles of creating appealing animation, and how these can be adapted to the world of video games, to build characters that respond ...Read more

If you want to take your digital art and animation skills to the next level and turn your passion into a career, our BA (Hons) Games Animation degree course at UCA Farnham is for you.On this course you’ll learn the techniques used to make game characters come alive, and how you, as an animator, can create an exciting and compelling performance. You’ll learn the principles of creating appealing animation, and how these can be adapted to the world of video games, to build characters that respond dynamically to player input and most importantly feel great to play. You'll develop traditional artistic skills alongside digital ones, gaining an understanding of the latest software and techniques.You’ll also work in our state-of-the-art Vicon motion capture suite, learning the processes used on ‘AAA’ games to capture an actor’s performance, alongside our other cutting-edge facilities including our virtual production studio, Rococo mocap suits, and extensive AR/VR facilities.UCAS codeW282CampusUCA FarnhamStart date(s)September 2024Duration4 years full-time

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112th
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SR
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08 Dec 22

So far I’m in love with the whole new world that I have before me! I’m very excited to see where I’m going to be in the future. The worst is coming to terms for needing help with..Read more

SR
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03 Dec 22

I am thoroughly enjoying studying at Portsmouth University, although i have struggled throughout my time here with mental health problems all the staff in every department have..Read more

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32 - 168 Grades / Points required

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

27 Grades / Points required

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DMM Grades / Points required

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

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Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required

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£17,500 per year

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Annual Fee - 17500. If you opt to study the Professional Practice Year you will be required to pay a reduced tuition fee of 3390 International students. Replacement Certificate - 40

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SR
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08 Dec 22
Animation - BA (Hons)
So far I’m in love with the whole new world that I have before me! I’m very excited to see where I’m going to be in the future. The worst is coming to terms for needing help with...
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SR
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03 Dec 22
Animation - BA (Hons)
I am thoroughly enjoying studying at Portsmouth University, although i have struggled throughout my time here with mental health problems all the staff in every department have...
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University for the Creative Arts
University for the Creative Arts , Farnham

The University for the Creative Arts serves as a dynamic hub for artistic higher education, providing students with the...

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Falkner Road Farnham Surrey GU9 7DS United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Farnham  0.4 miles away

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