The Northern School of Art has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
If you are a visual artist, with a love of storytelling, you will thrive as part of a design community preparing for an exciting career in animation, illustration, visual effects, character design, advertising, motion graphics or art direction. Using analogue, illustrative and digital technologies you will explore a wide range of animation techniques which will help you discover your illustrative voice and create an impressive and diverse showreel ready for wide-ranging industry opportunities. During your three years of study, you will: Learn the fundamentals of illustration, animation and storytelling as well as art direction and post-production; Develop real-world technical skills through 2D and 3D, stop-motion, motion graphics, animation production; and, Have opportunities to partake in placements and live projects, attend guest speaker talks and benefit from our connections within the illustration, film, television and animation industry!
Modules
In Level 4 (first year) you will study: Illustration for Animation - Core Skills in 2D - Creative Thinking - Storyboarding and Animatics - Narrative. In Level 5 (second year) you will study: Advanced Production - Creative Discussion - Storytelling & Performance - Collaborative Response In Level 6 (third year) you will study: Project Research and Preparation - Dissertation / Report - Final Major Project - Final Show and Portfolio
Assessment method
In course assessment. Each module is assessed upon completion and given a percentage mark.
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:
- C71
- Campus name:
- The Northern School of Art
- Campus code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We do not currently accept students from outside of the UK. However, we can accept applications from those have evidence of pre-settled status to live, work and study in the UK. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level - CCC - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Your potential is our main focus when assessing your suitability for the programme you have applied to. Because of this, we take into account all aspects of your application and not just your academic profile. If you are a mature applicant (i.e. 21+ years), we will place more emphasis on your portfolio and the skills and experience you can demonstrate at interview. Your portfolio, which you bring to interview, is an integral part of the assessment. It should demonstrate your current skills, interests and knowledge where appropriate. It is also expected that you will bring evidence of written work to interview and/or have a Level 2 qualification in English/Literacy.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/
Additional entry requirements
Interview
https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/
Portfolio
https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £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
As with most creative programmes delivered at higher education, this programme will have additional costs such as material and basic tools and contribution towards educational visits to ensure successful completion of the programme. The School offers financial support packages to help with this, whether this be through means-tested bursaries and/or grants. In addition, the School offers subsidised resale of course materials, free use of studios etc. More detailed information is provided at the interview stage; however, if you require this sooner please contact [email protected]
Provider information
The Northern School of Art
University Level Campus
Church Square
Hartlepool
TS24 7EX