Norwich University College of the Arts

BA (Hons) Animation.
The BA (Hons) Animation degree course focuses on a multi-skilled approach including the study of narrative, sound design, drawn, stop-motion and production in 2D and 3D techniques involving Computer Generated Imagery (CGI).

You are encouraged to bring your own thoughts and influences to the course to develop originality and independence in your approach. We combine delivery of professional practice with academic excellence and collaborate with professionals from the creative industries to support your career aspirations and your skill and knowledge development.

Throughout the course there are opportunities to engage with industry through live briefs or projects in collaboration with the commercial sector and other institutions. Professional practitioners who work in the animation sector enhance the curriculum through lectures, workshops, briefs and master classes.

This is an established and successful course with a high national profile and a well-deserved reputation within the creative industries. All teaching staff are involved in animation practice or industry-focused research. The course includes sound design in its provision.

Our course philosophy is progressive. We believe it is essential that the course is engaged with current animation approaches, skills and practices to enable students to progress to a range of careers within the relevant creative industries.