COURSE CURRICULUM

The MA Animation course is structured to provide a comprehensive and immersive learning experience, combining practical skill development with theoretical and professional insight. In the first module, Practice 1: Developing Skills, students build foundational technical abilities and creative confidence, equipping them to approach complex animation tasks. The Digital Media: Sources and Significance module introduces students to key contextual and analytical frameworks, encouraging them to critically engage with media, audiences, and contemporary animation culture. Practice 2: Creative Project Development allows students to apply their skills in more advanced, self-directed projects, fostering originality, experimentation, and problem-solving within animation production. The Exploring Professional Practice module prepares students for the animation industry, emphasizing project management, research, collaboration, and professional standards, ensuring they are well-equipped for careers or further study. The Major Study: Animation serves as the capstone element of the course, enabling students to undertake a substantial individual project that demonstrates their technical expertise, creative vision, and understanding of current industry practices. Across all modules, students are encouraged to engage with both traditional and cutting-edge techniques, working in a multi-disciplinary environment that promotes collaboration and idea exchange. By the end of the program, graduates possess a strong professional portfolio, a deep understanding of animation theory and practice, and the skills necessary to succeed in the competitive creative industries.