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- Animation with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
FEB
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
• Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)• Ranked in the top 15% in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)• #8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)
About this courseThe BSc Animation enables students as creative practitioners and professionals, exploring the potential of computer-generated imagery and developing an individual creative voice. Study unique computing modules including system administration and programming for business automation, opening new career pathways. Acquire essential skills in animation techniques, storytelling, character design, visual effects, 3D modelling.
Skills1. Foundational Immersion and Skill Development (Level 4): Embark on a captivating journey as you delve into a wide spectrum of production aspects, crafting compelling narratives through animation, visual effects, and visualisation. Along the way, gain valuable insights into the rich history and contemporary practices of animation, equipping yourself for future career routes. 2. Developing Concepts and Pathway Selection (Level 5):Focus on the art of production design and develop the skills needed to properly convey concepts. Navigate your academic journey by selecting one of three distinct pathways: Animation, Modelling, or VFX. From here, cultivate essential scholarly skills, including the fine art of research and critical thinking. These new abilities will guide you as you craft proposals for your Level 6 dissertation, setting the stage for more advanced study. 3. Creating Independently and Major Project Showcase (Level 6):The final year will focus on your chosen pathway for the major project, where you'll have the opportunity to use your creative skills to define themes, concepts, and style. This becomes your canvas, where unique creative visions can be developed into reality. It's the stage where your creative potential and skills shine, allowing you to showcase your mastery in the captivating realm of Animation and Visual Effects.
Career opportunitiesGraduates will be prepared with a variety of creative, innovative, pragmatic, and transferable skills that will prepare for employment opportunities that exist throughout the extensive umbrella of the animation & Visual Effects industry.
Teaching designed around youAt Roehampton, we want to provide you with the flexibility you need while you study, and the contact time to help you succeed. We schedule our teaching across no more than three days each week. Plus, we'll confirm which days these are well in advance of the start of term, so you can plan ahead.So, if you want to have more focused personal study time, a part-time job, need to balance family commitments, or want to reduce the time you spend commuting, we’re the ideal choice for you.
Student support available 24/7At Roehampton, student support is available 7 days a week.Our committed academic staff will support, help and guide you throughout your studies and help you prepare for your future career. We also offer study, wellbeing and careers support on-campus and online, so you can get the help you need when you want it.We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
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