16Nov
UndergraduateUniversity of Bedfordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
This mixed-media course is designed to give new and emerging animators a competitive edge when entering the world of work. Course highlights include character design and model making as well as motion graphics, augmented reality and special effects. Hone your craft with a combination of one-to-one tutorials, seminars, demonstrations and independent research. With insights into a range of animation techniques and new technologies, you’ll be well equipped for a future career in the creative industries. Facilities and Specialist Equipment
- Spacious studios and facilities in Alexon House, the previous home of the Alexon and Eastex fashion company.
- Industry-replicating stop-motion suite with three-point lighting.
- Mac computers with access to Creative Cloud, Dragonframe and TB Paint software.
- Creative Cloud for personal use.
- Equipment including drawing tablets; cameras; C-stands; and coloured gels.
- 360° green-screen room with motion-capture suit.
- The course partners with a graphics arts course at MSA University in Cairo, Egypt, for international student collaboration.
- Project collaborations include with our official education partner Luton Town Football Club; the NHS; and Luton Council.
- Work the way you would in the creative industry, collaborating in teams across disciplines, in a studio environment.
- Engage with a wide range of graphic and animation work, from street art to visual identities, character design to motion graphics, and beyond.
- Take the opportunity to work on live projects through entering national competitions and awards such as D&AD, RSA Student Awards and Penguin Design Award, alongside local collaborations and University-wide initiatives.
- Our in-house studio, Guildford Street Press, which is led by one of our alumni, offers internships that allow you to get live experience working on projects for external clients.
- Benefit from regular visits to galleries, studios and exhibitions.
- Attend talks from designers and animators from across the world, broadening your understanding of what is possible in the creative industries.
Modules
Areas of study include:
- Communication Design: Exploring Materials and Methods
- Context and Ideas
- Introducing Studio Practice
- Thinking Through Making
- Animation and Illustration: Developing Materials and Methods
- Collaborative Enterprise
- Context and Meaning
- Developing Professional Practice
- Creative Futures
- Critical and Creative Contexts
- Animation Major Project
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W615
- Institution code:
- B22
- Campus name:
- Luton Campus
- Campus code:
- D
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Applicants with other qualifications will be considered. If you would like to check that your qualifications will be accepted please contact the university.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For information on the 2024 fees please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU