MA Animation
Sheffield Hallam University
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MA - Master of Arts

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Course summaryExplore, experiment and innovate in animation practice — learning the creative, technical and professional skills you need to produce high-quality, distinctive animation pieces. On this course, youll learn advanced and current techniques inspired by theoretical knowledge and experimental animation practices. Youll apply this knowledge to develop your own innovative and distinctive animation portfolio. When you graduate, youll have the experience you need to build your own artistic ...Read more

Course summary

Explore, experiment and innovate in animation practice — learning the creative, technical and professional skills you need to produce high-quality, distinctive animation pieces. On this course, you'll learn advanced and current techniques inspired by theoretical knowledge and experimental animation practices. You'll apply this knowledge to develop your own innovative and distinctive animation portfolio. When you graduate, you'll have the experience you need to build your own artistic practice and collaborate with sectors that require specific creative skills.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

The course is taught in a studio-based environment that enables you to develop industry standard skills in relation to a wide range of different roles.

You'll take part in a combination of self-directed and set project briefs, allowing you to develop your own skills while devising innovative, experimental ways of working in animation.

You'll also undertake creative projects led by a process of inquiry where you perform as an artist, researcher and communicator.

You learn through

coursework
portfolios
projects
written reports
peer critique groups

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in a variety of disciplines related to animation, including:

stop motion animator
2D animator
set designer
puppet builder
lighting technician
compositor
producer
editor
storyboard artist
character designer

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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
29th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
63rd
What students say
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24 Jan 23

Sheffield Hallam is a great place because it has a wide variety of subjects...Read more

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13 Feb 20

Very good, I was worried it wasn't the right choice for me but it..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Normally an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above, in a related field.

Tuition fees

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£10,310 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £10,310 for the course.

£17,205 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course.

£17,205 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course.

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24 Jan 23
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13 Feb 20
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Sheffield Hallam University , Sheffield

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City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB United Kingdom
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