About the Courses
Why study BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art & Design at BU?
Understand the underlying production principles and practice in computer animation, as well as concepts of creative and aesthetic design
Undertake a variety of assessments including production-led projects, personal artistic briefs as well as live industry briefs
Benefit from supportive tutors who provide tailored and personal reviews of your work
Make invaluable contacts before you graduate through regular industry guest speakers and BU’s BFX Festival, featuring a fantastic line-up of speakers, masterclasses, exhibitions, screenings and networking events
Access specialist facilities including a new green screen and motion capture studio, as well as animation laboratories, equipped with industry-standard software
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Why study BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art & Design at BU?
Understand the underlying production principles and practice in computer animation, as well as concepts of creative and aesthetic design
Undertake a variety of assessments including production-led projects, personal artistic briefs as well as live industry briefs
Benefit from supportive tutors who provide tailored and personal reviews of your work
Make invaluable contacts before you graduate through regular industry guest speakers and BU’s BFX Festival, featuring a fantastic line-up of speakers, masterclasses, exhibitions, screenings and networking events
Access specialist facilities including a new green screen and motion capture studio, as well as animation laboratories, equipped with industry-standard software
You’ll be career-ready with 95% of our graduates in employment or further study after 15 months. Entry level roles you may go into from an animation course include Animator or Runner. Other related entry level roles include Storyboard Artist, Model Maker or Background Designer.
Modules
Study at the National Centre for Computer Animation
The NCCA is one of the most established and highly regarded centres for computer graphics and animation education and research. As one of very few research-intensive animation centres in the UK, our expertise not only ensures our courses remain at the forefront of education, but also helps to define new industry practices.
The NCCA is ranked as the UK’s top animation school, second in Europe and third internationally (Animation Career Review 2022 International Animation School Rankings).
This course is industry-recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen-based industries, and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.