COURSE CURRICULUM

Teesside University offers a diverse range of creative courses designed to prepare students for careers in the modern creative industries. The animation-related programmes, including Animation, 2D Animation and Stop Motion, Visual Effects and Motion Graphics, and Virtual Production, provide hands-on training in industry-standard software, motion capture, Unreal Engine, visual effects, storytelling and collaborative studio practice. Students work on real-world projects, build professional portfolios and gain experience through optional work placements and industry events such as Animex, where they can connect with professionals from major companies including Disney, Pixar and Sony. Creative arts courses such as Comics and Graphic Novels, Fashion, Fine Art and Graphic Design focus on developing individual creative voices while combining practical skills with professional knowledge. Students engage in live briefs, exhibitions, fashion shows, publications and collaborative projects that mirror industry practices. The courses are supported by excellent facilities, including digital studios, Wacom tablets, print workshops, sewing studios, dedicated art spaces and the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA). Across all programmes, students study key areas such as research, project management, entrepreneurship, sustainability, professional practice and digital technologies, ensuring they graduate with both creative and employability skills. Optional work placement years allow students to gain valuable industry experience and improve career prospects before graduation. Teesside is nationally and internationally recognised for its excellence in creative education, with several subjects ranked among the best in the UK and Europe. Through strong industry links, professional memberships, international opportunities and portfolio-focused learning, these courses prepare graduates for careers in animation, visual effects, filmmaking, graphic design, fashion, illustration, fine art and other creative sectors while helping them develop the confidence, technical expertise and professional networks needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive and rapidly evolving creative industry.