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Animation at Coventry University - UCAS

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Coventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

18Oct
Coventry University - Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate
29Nov
Coventry University - Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

This course combines creativity and motion, helping you develop the skills to turn your ideas into animated visual content. The course explores animation through historical, contemporary and global perspectives, combining traditional and digital techniques. You'll have the opportunity to develop inclusive visual storytelling and build a versatile portfolio that reflects industry-relevant skills.

  • Develop skills in animating characters, environments and objects in 2D and 3D formats.
  • Create a portfolio reflecting a broad range of styles, influences and storytelling traditions worldwide.
  • Prepare for careers as 3D and 2D animators, riggers, modellers, character designers, storyboard artists, animation directors, writers and comic artists.
Why you should study this course
  • Engage in industry placements and live project briefs with UK and international creative companies, building professional experience aligned with current animation sector demands.
  • Tailor your animation practice through a curriculum that supports specialisms such as 2D, 3D, character animation, environment design and storytelling for diverse career paths.
  • Explore a wide range of animation technologies and traditional techniques, including digital rigging, modelling, stop-motion and hand-drawn animation.
  • Learn directly from industry practitioners who have worked on major arts-funded projects and commercial productions, integrating real-world expertise into your projects (staff subject to change).
  • Learn to use animation studios and software like Maya, Blender, Toon Boom and Adobe Creative Suite, and become proficient as you prepare for a career in film, television, gaming and immersive digital media.
Careers and opportunities Graduates could be expected to work as animators, graphic novel artists, environment artists and storyboard artists as well as pursuing careers in teaching and study at postgraduate level. In the past, graduates have returned to share their experiences and advice as visiting lecturers and have continued to support the next generation of Animation students. After studying, students go on to work in the following areas: advertising, comic books, tv and film production, children’s picture books, artists, art direction, games art and animation, teaching and study at postgraduate level. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

Modules

This course has a common first year The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to the broader subject area and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Year One Modules Hack Lab and Creative Play Interactive Narratives and Immersive Experiences Concept Development, Prototyping and Design Skills Lab Year Two Modules: Applying Animation Principles External Practice The Creature Workshop Environment Design and Storytelling Sandwich Year: There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. Final Year Modules: Animation Research and Development Animate: Industry Practice and Professional Development Animate: Collaboration and Exploration Animate: Animation Application We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

Assessment method

This course is assessed using methods that vary by module. These approaches are intended to prepare you for the complex and evolving contexts of professional practice. Assessment methods may include: Artefacts Practical coursework Digital coursework Individual work Group work presentations Reports Projects Individual assignments. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

How to apply

14Jan

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

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.

Additional entry requirements

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Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

Additional costs/fee information 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 . Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Animation at Coventry University - UCAS