UCAS Uni Choises

Sheffield Hallam
Course Title - Animation
Course Level - BA Honours
Entry Requirements - 240 UCAS points

Description

Animation plays an important role in a range of media including film, television, entertainment software and the internet.

It is a widely used advertising tool, and the media industry is always looking for new content to capture the imagination of viewers.

You develop your skills in;

 • concept art • designing • modelling • texturing • rigging • animating • post-production.

We have a strong history of media production, ranging from fine art and graphic design to film making and interactive media. Our state-of-the-art workshops have specialist equipment, including the latest industry software and hardware, film production equipment and modelling facilities.

You gain experience in animation techniques, which includes;

• traditional methods such as stop frame animation – used in films such as Wallace and Gromit

• Flash animation – used on the web and in interactive gaming

• 3D computer animation – used by companies such as Dreamworks and Pixar, and games software companies such as Codemasters and Sony

You learn to use digital animation software packages such as;

• 3D Studio Max • Maya • Zbrush • Houdini • MotionBuilder and digital compositing. Our editing software includes • After-effects • Shake • FinalCut Pro • AVID • Pro Tools.

We also have a facility for standard and super 16mm origination on film. You play an important role in producing at least three short animations.

Type of work

Year one modules

• introduction to technologies and equipment • animation techniques • development and delivery of digital content • cultural and ethical impact of digital technologies • contemporary animation and media practice • animation and moving image • specialism

Year two modules

• theories of creative practice • new media • film/video theory • critical methods • drawing, rendering and creative realisation

Year three modules

• creative practice • dissertation • professional placement (subject to availability) • animation/film making workshops • collaborative projects

Why i would like this course
Animation is one of the key areas I have been thinking of a career in and this course offers and all round animation experience not just focusing on game s but the other industries as well such as TV, film and web.