Animation BA (Hons)

Become a highly skilled animator ready for a rewarding creative career on this practice-based Animation degree course. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>We place an emphasis on creative and imaginative outcomes and embrace alternative and innovative approaches to construction, visualisation and interaction. <br/><br/>Our connections with local media organisations mean there are exciting opportunities available for work experience, field trips, collaboration and live projects.<br/><br/>**TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE**<br/><br/><br/>- We take an experimental approach and blur the boundaries between digital and analogue processes.<br/><br/><br/>- You will be learning in a city with a thriving digital industry with opportunities for building connections.<br/><br/><br/>- We integrate theory and practice, so you graduate with a strong foundation in both fields.<br/><br/><br/>- During your degree you will explore a range of design approaches.<br/><br/><br/>- Your lecturers are a team of industry professionals.<br/><br/><br/>- You will use specialist software and equipment.<br/><br/><br/>- There is an emphasis on storytelling through imaginative projects using linear and non-linear narratives. <br/><br/><br/>- Animation is explored in response to contemporary culture and society. <br/><br/><br/>- There are opportunities to collaborate with other disciplines including music, sound art and design. <br/><br/><br/>- 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.<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunities to exhibit work and the end of the degree you participate in the graduate show, a large-scale exhibition.<br/><br/><br/>- Follow our course on Instagram: @animationbrighton<br/>

At Brighton, you'll study in a way that prepares you for your future. Essential graduate skills are built into every course, and you can make your CV stand out even more with optional placements and study abroad. Through practical, hands-on learning, you'll graduate confident with the knowledge and skills to make a difference and kick-start your career.<br/><br/>Brighton don't just want you to succeed, but to feel good too! From their flexible admissions process to academic and wellbeing support networks, Brighton will help you have a smooth transition to university. <br/><br/>The University of Brighton is based on the south coast, between the sea and the Sussex countryside. Brighton is one of the most unique cities in the UK and it is bursting with life. Independent and inclusive, students can enjoy shopping, green spaces, sports facilities and brilliant nightlife. The music and arts scene is up-and-coming; with the city being home to galleries and museums, in addition to hosting world-famous music acts. There is also the AMEX stadium, where the Premier League Brighton and Hove Albion FC play their matches. Brighton truly has it all!