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MA - Master of Arts
Sheffield Hallam University
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
Sheffield Hallam University
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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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
Normally an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above, in a related field.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,310 per year
Students from Domestic
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £10,310 for the course.
£17,205 per year
Students from 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
Students from International
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course.
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