UCA Farnham

BA (Hons) Animation

3 years full-time

UCAS code

W615 F BA/Anm

The flagship animation course at UCA Farnham is one of Europe's premier degree courses. Established in 1972 by the British Oscar-winning animator Bob Godfrey, it was the first degree course to specialise in the academic study of animation.

Our alumni are second to none and include Oscar winners such as Daniel Greaves (Academy Award 1992), Michael Dudok de Wit (Academy Award 2000), Suzie Templeton (Academy Award 2008) and Adam Foulkes (Academy Award nominee 2009) as well as numerous BAFTA and British Animation Award winners.

Key study topics include:

  • Introduction to the technologies used to create animation
  • Life drawing
  • Acting for animation workshops
  • Introduction to the concepts of narrative and structure within filmmaking
  • Theoretical concepts of animation - foundations of story, character development, representation and realism.
  • Production of two short films, entered into national and international film festivals or competitions as appropriate.
  • Practical units balancing the acquirement of technical skill and the creative application of After Effects (2D) and Autodesk Softimage (3D)
  • Sound design and production
  • Stopframe workshops
  • Work experience or exchange programmes
  • Production of a final film, as your major self-directed project
  • Production of industry facing professional showreel, portfolio and website
  • Academic dissertation
  • Graduation show and exhibition.

For more news stories and student work from BA (Hons) Animation at UCA Farnham please see the course website.

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