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.

UCAS Uni Choices

Sheffield Hallam
Course Title  - Film and Visual Effects
Course Level - BA(Honours)
Entry Requirements - 240 UCAS points


Description

Advances in technology have made special effects, such as computer-generated imagery, more readily available across moving image disciplines, including film, video and computer software.

This course builds on your artistic ability and gives you the core skills to use emerging and future technologies. These technologies are essential in producing successful visual effects in film and associated industries.

You develop the technical skills to use the most up-to-date camera techniques. You also learn to use industry standard animation and digital compositing software such as Autodesk Maya and Adobe After Effects to produce original and professional standard work.

One of the key elements of the course is that you are closely linked and interact with students from other courses including games design, animation and digital media production. This gives you excellent opportunities to showcase your skills and talent in fun and challenging ways.

We support this practical experience with contextual studies. This gives you the knowledge and ability to become critically responsive, allowing you to evaluate and ultimately improve the quality of your own productions.

You play an important role in producing at least three short films. This enables you to build your show reel as a filmmaker. You gain key skills in areas such as visualisation and developing projects through collaboration.

The course teaches across the genres of fiction, documentary and experimental film. It encourages cross-fertilisation of ideas, innovation and originality. We emphasise production, and focus on independence and creating new kinds of cinema and moving image.

Type of Work

Year one

• introduction to special effects • film making technologies • the film industry and contemporary practice • practical projects • understanding the media industry

Year two

• practical projects • contextual lectures and mentoring • theories of creative practice • critical methods • research and investigative methods

Year three

• planning and organising creative projects • special effects/film making workshops • collaborative work • dissertation

Why i would like this course

Apart from gaming, films are another of a keen interest of mine and I always have to see all new films that have been release. I can be very critical of the experience and visuals these pieces of cinema can deliver and have always wondered how you would create visual effects in live action footage.