COURSE CURRICULUM

This animation course is structured to help you grow into a confident, skilled, and creative animation professional. Throughout the degree, you will explore a variety of animation techniques using both traditional and digital media. From the very start, the course encourages you to develop a personal creative voice, while grounding your practice in professional industry standards. You will work on animated documentaries, short stings, and a Final Major Project, which serves as the culmination of your technical and artistic development. The course balances individual creative development with collaborative work, as you’ll frequently work in teams, respond to live briefs, and even lead projects involving students from other year groups. Each year builds on the last, deepening your understanding of animation production, storytelling, software, and professional workflows. Modules such as Professional Practice and Mental Wealth help bridge the gap between education and employment by developing essential soft skills like communication, teamwork, and self-management. You'll also gain insight into freelancing and real-world project management through UEL Creatives, a platform that connects students with industry projects. Regular studio visits and talks by professionals offer you direct exposure to the working animation industry. This helps you build the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate the industry successfully. By the time you graduate, you will have completed multiple animated films, contributed to team projects, and developed a strong professional portfolio. Whether you choose to work as a freelance animator, studio artist, or start your own venture, this course equips you with both the creative and practical tools to thrive in a competitive field.