The world of 3D computer generated imagery (CGI) and animation provides significant cultural and economic contribution to the UK through games, films, TV, advertising and visualisation, and the UK’s leading animation and visualisation studios are constantly on the look for new and emerging talent.  In 2015, Bournemouth was recognised as the fastest growing digital economy in the UK.  Our degree programmes offer a solid base of 3D skills, and we have been training students and preparing them for the creative industries since 2002, making Bournemouth & Poole College a great place to study 3D Animation.

You don’t need any previous experience to join our foundation degree course, and all assessment is through coursework-based units.  There is an individual project element central to each year of study which will enable you create an amazing portfolio and enhance your future career prospects. You will work in a studio environment with small groups of typically 10-20 students, and where you will practice fundamental skills linked to art and visualisation subjects which are taught throughout the course.  Whatever your level and specific interests, we encourage the development of storytelling techniques, creativity, technical and visual communication skills.

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What the course leads to

What courses can I do after this? 

With a Foundation Degree in 3D Animation and Visualisation for Film and Games and a good portfolio, graduates will typically find junior positions in the huge number of CGI companies in the UK and abroad. However your employment opportunities are increased by continuing with our BA 3D Aimation top-up programme which is an additional year of study.

What jobs can I get? 

Our graduates work in over 100 different companies including many CGI, visualisation, simulation, animation and VFX studios such as Blue Zoo, Outpost VFX, Treehouse Digital, Climax Studios, Codemasters, DNEG, Exient, Framestore, Jellyfish, Lionhead Studios, MPC, Prime Focus, Rocksteady, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, The Mill, Crystal CG, D-Box, Darcstudio, Drilling Systems, F10, Hayes Davidson, Miller Hare, Modus Group, Rockwell Collins, Sanders Shiers, Squire & Partners, The Neighbourhood, TigerX, Uniform, Visualhouse, Vyonyx and Wagstaffs Design.

What do I need to apply

To do this course you should have... 

  • 48 UCAS Tariff points from two full A Levels or equivalent (e.g. BTEC National Diploma, NVQ 3)
  • Level 2 in English & Maths (e.g. GCSE grade 4 or above, Key skills Level 2 or NVQ Level 2)

or

  • A relevant Access to Higher Education Diploma

Examples of relevant subjects: Multimedia, Graphics, Computing, Art, Illustration

What about work experience? 

Oportunities are availabe to work as summer interns with many of our industry partners.

Course costs

Course CodeUCAS Code Start Date Costs
BP100353DAN 02/09/2024 £7250.00

* Please note fees are subject to change.

Costs 

£7,250 per annum

Course content

Course Content 

Units / Modules: Modules within the course will cover the following topics:

Year 1

·       Visual Development

·       3D Asset Development 1

·       Portfolio Developmeent

Year 2

·       3D Animation

·       3D Asset Development 1

·       Post Production and VFX

·       Major Project·    

 

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the programme specification, the information is liable to change to take advantage of exciting new approaches to teaching, learning and industry developments.

 

More info

Start Day/Time 

September 2024

Duration 

2 Years

Attendance 

Full-time

UCAS Code 

3DAN

Campus Code 

P

Qualification Name 

Foundation Degree

Institution 

Bournemouth & Poole College B49

Awarding Body 

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)

Curriculum Area 

Creative and Digital Industries - Design and Media

More about the course 

Venue: The course will be delivered at The College's North Road campus in Poole.

For more information about life on the BA 3D Animation and Visualisation for Film and Games course or to arrange a visit to meet current students and see the work currently developing, please feel free to contact the course admin at he@thecollege.co.uk 

 

Academic Year 

2024/25

Duration 

2 Years

Attendance 

Full-time

UCAS Code 

3DAN

Campus Code 

P

Qualification Name 

Foundation Degree

Institution 

Bournemouth & Poole College B49

Awarding Body 

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)

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