FdA Digital Animation and Design Production

We aim to give learners the knowledge, skill, support and environment in which to explore animation. We will look at various areas which can include...

• life drawing
• 2D/digital design and illustration
• Stop motion and model making
• character design/expression/acting/movement
• writing for animation
• storyboarding/shot and camera
• animatic work
• environment/asset design, colour and lighting (2D, 2.5D and 3D)
• post production, effects, colour grading
• pitching your idea
• working independently and within a team as an animator
• workflow and roles

You will attend lectures and seminars delivered by a passionate and engaging team, in a positive environment. The course aims to equip learners with a thorough knowledge of the processes and skills expected for a professional animator. You will build a portfolio demonstrating these aspects of animation which will be further underpinned by more established creative sector skills such as pre and post production, editing, working with sound and so on.

By the end of the course you will be able to...

• Work confidently on all stages of an animation production.
• Work independently as an animator or as part of a production team.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the medium and its storytelling potential.
• Work at a higher academic level, managing your own future learning and development.
• Take a strong portfolio of your work forward.

48 UCAS Tariff points from two full A Levels or equivalent (e.g. BTEC National Diploma, NVQ 3)

and Level 2 in English & Maths (e.g. GCSE grade 4 or above, Functional Skills Level 2 or NVQ Level 2)

Or

A relevant Access to Higher Education Diploma

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

Modules

Year 1

• Animation Fundamentals
• Practical Skills and Techniques 1
• FMP 1: Proof of Concept (individual)

Year 2

• Professional Case Study
• Practical Skills and Techniques 1
• Individual Pitch/Proposal
• FMP 2: Proof of Concept (group)

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.

Awarding Body:
Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)