Animation

University of Brighton
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Film studiesPhotography

A-Level Entry

BBB - BCC

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

About this course

Become a highly skilled animator ready for a rewarding creative career on this practice-based Animation degree course.

You will learn screen-based 2D and 3D animation, as well as motion graphics, title sequences, narrative and video editing for promotional design, infographics and music promotion.

We place an emphasis on creative and imaginative outcomes and embrace alternative and innovative approaches to construction, visualisation and interaction.

Our connections with local media organisations mean there are exciting opportunities available for work experience, field trips, collaboration and live projects.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

  • We take an experimental approach and blur the boundaries between digital and analogue processes.

  • You will be learning in a city with a thriving digital industry with opportunities for building connections.

  • We integrate theory and practice, so you graduate with a strong foundation in both fields.

  • During your degree you will explore a range of design approaches.

  • Your lecturers are a team of industry professionals.

  • You will use specialist software and equipment.

  • There is an emphasis on storytelling through imaginative projects using linear and non-linear narratives.

  • Animation is explored in response to contemporary culture and society.

  • There are opportunities to collaborate with other disciplines including music, sound art and design.

  • A placement in your final year – our media students have carried out placements in organisations including Ricochet, BBC Good Food and Olive Magazine, Absolute Radio, Brighton and Hove Green Party, Lowkey Films, Bauer Media and Brighton Dome.

  • Opportunities to exhibit work and the end of the degree you participate in the graduate show, a large-scale exhibition.

  • Follow our course on Instagram: @animationbrighton
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB - BCC
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
    BTEC DMM - MMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
    3411 Artists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Brighton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Film studies, Photography