Animation

University of Dundee
Undergraduate BDes (Hon) Full-time 3 Years Computer games and animationFilm studiesPhotography

A-Level Entry

ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,000

About this course

At Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, we echo animation industry practice as closely as possible. You will work to briefs, learning about professional production practices within a variety of specialisms.

Our course is constantly developing to reflect an ever-changing industry, requiring graduates with new skills in new processes and software all the time. With graduate credits in Game of Thrones, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and the Disney Channel, our course is recognised for graduates who have the skills employers need.

Each student has their own workspace in our vibrant, friendly, industrious studios.

Subjects taught:

  • principles of character animation (2D and 3D)

  • narrative structure and storyboarding

  • character development and design

  • concept and production design

  • life drawing

  • acting

  • production scheduling

    As you progress you will specialise in one part of animation production, such as 3D modelling and texturing, rigging, lighting and compositing, 2D layout and backgrounds, and 2D or 3D effects animation. Industry speakers and mentors will help you to develop your ideas. You will work in teams, bringing your specialist skills together to create short films that showcase your abilities, as well as individual showreels that demonstrate your highly employable skills.

    Our art facilities include:

  • animation studios

  • labs with 3D software such as Maya and ZBrush

  • labs with software such as TV Paint, Photoshop, and After Effects

  • green screen studio

  • drama studio

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades ABB
    Scottish Advanced Higher BB
    BTEC DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
    3411 Artists
    5243 TV, video and audio servicers and repairers

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Design (with Honours) - BDes (Hon)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Dundee
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer games and animation, Film studies, Photography
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £23,000

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    University of Dundee

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