Falmouth University
Animation and Visual Effects (BA Hons)
| Study Mode | Full-time / Professional Placement |
|---|---|
| Start Date | September |
| Duration | 3 years / 4 years |
| Tuition Fees | Tuition fees for September 2027 will be confirmed in summer 2026. |
| Alumni | Aardman Animations, Sony Pictures, Framestore, The Mill, Double Negative, MPC, London, MPC, Vancouver, Ubisoft Motion Pictures, Cinesite, Tiger Aspect, Studio Aka, TT Fusion, Brown Bag Films, Centroid, Projection Artworks, Pixel Circus, Dot to Dot, King Bee, Content Creatures |
Join this Animation degree and learn to craft believable worlds through animation, a dynamic medium for imaginative storytelling. This course blends traditional and life drawing techniques with 2D, 3D and stop-motion animation methods used in industry today. You’ll explore all aspects of animation before specialising and developing your personal style, preparing you for an exciting future in animation.
On this Animation degree, you’ll learn in an authentic studio set-up, using professional pipelines and working in the collaborative teams this industry thrives on. With the ability to pitch, present and produce, you’ll graduate as a capable, career-ready animator.
You will:
- Study at a university which is a member of CILECT, the association of the world’s best film, TV and animation schools
- Learn from staff with industry backgrounds and experience in film, children’s TV and advertising
Work in multi-skilled teams, reflecting industry practice - Develop technical and creative knowledge through character animation, storytelling, concept art and the use of software
- Hone your skills in the production of 2D, 3D and stop-motion animation, working in professional-standard facilities
- Underpin your creative work with theoretical and historical understanding
- Gain a working knowledge of industry practice
- Graduate with a varied and professional animation portfolio
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