BA (Hons) Animation

At the University of Wolverhampton, you’ll be studying in a vibrant, supportive creative environment with access to industry-grade animation facilities. These include a state-of-the-art 3D motion capture and virtual production suite, specialist stop-motion rooms, green screen areas, professional sound recording booths, and high-powered computer labs fully equipped with animation software such as Maya, Toon Boom, Blender, and Adobe Creative Suite. 

Our teaching staff have industry experience and connections, and our technical team is on hand to support you in making the most of the resources. You’ll be part of a close-knit creative community, with opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and participate in industry-led events, talks and live projects. With excellent facilities, expert guidance and a focus on employability, Wolverhampton provides a launchpad for your career in animation and digital media. 

              

Throughout your degree, you’ll develop a powerful combination of creative and technical skills. These include: 

• Core animation principles - including movement, timing, anticipation and exaggeration 
• Digital software proficiency - in tools such as Autodesk Maya, Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom and Blender 
• Traditional and stop-motion animation - using dedicated studios and professional-grade equipment 
• Motion capture and virtual production techniques - applying cutting-edge technology to bring characters to life 
• Storyboarding and narrative development - creating compelling visual stories from concept to completion 
• Post-production and sound integration - editing, compositing and syncing audio to animation 
• Collaboration and production planning - working in teams, managing timelines and delivering to brief 
• Portfolio and showreel development - with extended access to University facilities for independent work 
• You’ll graduate with a broad, adaptable skillset and the confidence to navigate and contribute to a fast-moving creative industry. 

Typical entry requirement: 96 UCAS points including a level 3 qualification in Art and Design.

• A Levels - grades CCC / BCD
• BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM
• BTEC L3 Diploma - grades DD
• Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)
• UAL L3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design or Creative Media Production & Technology - grade M
• QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) Level 5 and Level 6

Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points

• If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
• International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply

Other Requirements

Those meeting the entry requirements may be shortlisted for a Portfolio Review. Further details can be found at https://www.wlv.ac.uk/apply/how-to-apply/4---after-youve-applied/subject-specific-applications/. Applicants will also be required to provide satisfactory reference.

Students must have studied a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, it is expected that some applicants will be mature students with work experience, who wish to further their career development. These applicants will be processed through standard procedures, which may involve an interview as part of the process. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information.

“The BA (Hons) Animation course equipped me with the skills required for the creative industries. With encouragement and support from the tutors, I continued onto further success by directing my own films and projects, including one for the Channel 4 ‘Animator in Residence Scheme’.

I have recently been a teaching assistant, producing short films, and will continue to collaborate with members of the department with a project commissioned by Collide.”

Reena Kalsi,

BA (Hons) Animation

 

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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