MA Character Animation
University of the Arts, London
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MA Character Animation is for designers, artists and illustrators who want to learn how to animate.Why choose this course at Central Saint MartinsPractical training: You don’t need previous animation experience to study this course. You will have access to a comprehensive range of practical and technical workshops in animation techniques and supporting studies.Engagement with performance: You will benefit from links with other courses in the Performance programme, with classes in techniques ...Read more

MA Character Animation is for designers, artists and illustrators who want to learn how to animate.

Why choose this course at Central Saint Martins

Practical training: You don’t need previous animation experience to study this course. You will have access to a comprehensive range of practical and technical workshops in animation techniques and supporting studies.

Engagement with performance: You will benefit from links with other courses in the Performance programme, with classes in techniques including visual storytelling, acting and movement.

Industry connections: On the course, you will be introduced to professionals from the industry, including high-profile guest lecturers. You will also take part in live projects with external agencies. Previously these have included Cartoon Network, the London Transport Museum, the National Gallery and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Award-winning graduates: Many of our graduates have gone on to impressive roles in the animation industry. Our alumni have worked at the BBC, Cartoon Network, Disney, DreamWorks and Frame store. They have also worked in Oscar-winning special effects teams on films such as Gladiator, Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings and acclaimed television series including Charlie and Lola and Walking with Dinosaurs. Two have also been nominated for Academy Awards for their animated short films.

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Maria Audrey
14 Mar 24

Best: My main lecturers are very nice and they are willing to listen and understand my personal opinions and troubles...Read more

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The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows: an honours degree or an equivalent EU/international qualification.

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£6,980 per year

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The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry. Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students on courses lasting more than one year. For this course, you can pay tuition fees in instalments.

£18,350 per year

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The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry. Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students on courses lasting more than one year. For this course, you can pay tuition fees in instalments.

£18,350 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

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The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry. Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students on courses lasting more than one year. For this course, you can pay tuition fees in instalments.

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University of the Arts, London
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University of the Arts, London
1 Granary Square London N1C 4AA United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Euston  0.4 miles away Nearest train station: King's Cross Thameslink  0.2 miles away
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