Animation

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.

Partnerships and Collaborations
- 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.

Your Student Experience
- 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.