Animation

Qualification type: Foundation Degree (FdA) Location:
Fielden Campus
Subject area:
Creative and Digital Media
Level: Higher
Course Code: M4286-002 Leaflet Number: 604
Validated by: Manchester Metropolitan University UCAS Code: FdA/Ani W615
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Awarding body: 
Manchester Metropolitan University
Qualification type: 
Foundation Degree (FdA)
Level: 
Higher
Subject area: 
Creative and Digital Media
Location: 
Fielden Campus

What's the Animation course about?

This course is designed to provide budding animators and designers with the skills and experience needed to develop a successful career in the competitive field of animation. It deals with a wide range of contemporary media platforms and formats and is taught by tutors with current and relevant industry experience. Students complete the course with a combination of creative, technical and business skills, enabling them to think conceptually, generate ideas, carry out research, and solve technical problems.

Through a series of studio projects, students generate and develop animation ideas which are executed professionally using industry-standard software. A series of guest lectures brings top creative practitioners into college to demonstrate current work and discuss their career paths in the animation world.

There are many opportunities to produce work for particular target audiences through real-world briefs from external clients and organisations. Previous students have produced short films, motion graphics, interactive animations, DVDs and mobile content for commercial, public and community clients, including TV companies, record labels, art galleries and film festivals.

There are also opportunities to enter work into national design competitions, to produce work for animation festivals, and to pursue individual self-directed projects. Students are also encouraged to undertake a work placement during year two and are required to stage a final exhibition of their work.

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The Manchester College's average tuition fees are lower than many universities
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Subjects covered include:
- Concept development
- Storyboarding
- 2D and 3D stop-frame techniques
- Photography
- Digital video

- Audio
- Lighting
- Typography
- Digital compositing
- Marketing and usability

Assessment is through 80% practical work and 20% written assignments.

What will I be able to do after I've completed this course?

Students will be equipped to work directly in the design industry. Successful graduates will also have the opportunity to progress to final year undergraduate programmes (subject to funding and application) at other universities or The Manchester College.

What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?

Applicants are required to have a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/Extended Diploma with Merit, Pass, Pass or a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate/Extended Certificate with Merit, Merit in an art/design related subject area, or an equivalent level 3 qualification with appropriate content. Minimum UCAS tariff points required: 160. Qualifications should be accompanied by a portfolio of creative work. Minimum UCAS tariff points required: 160.

Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity may also apply.

Attendance

Full time

Course length

2 Year(s)

Weeks per year

33

Hours per week

18

As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.

How much will the course cost me?

For information on HE course fees, please contact our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585.

How do I apply?

Applications for full-time study should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). All full-time applications from students in the UK and from overseas should be made using the online application system on the UCAS website www.ucas.ac.uk.

Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.

UCAS applications

Applications for full-time higher education courses should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) website at www.ucas.ac.uk.

Institution code is M10 and course code is W615.

Call our Course Enquiry Team on 0800 068 8585 for further details.