BA (Hons) Digital Animation with Placement Year in Birmingham United Kingdom | Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University | Birmingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 16,085
(c. USD21,437.77)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

This innovative BA program will enhance your abilities in Digital Animation through comprehensive training. You'll learn from experienced professionals who share expertise in both 2D and 3D animation techniques.
As part of Birmingham City University's Film curriculum, this program prepares graduates with theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and industry insights to thrive in an evolving sector.
You'll master essential artistic foundations including anatomy, gesture, perspective, and composition - all crucial for digital animation. The curriculum covers the 12 animation principles vital for creating compelling performances, whether for Film/Television or Games/Interactive careers. You'll also gain experience with professional project management and production workflows that reflect industry standards.

The program equips you with valuable skills to boost your career prospects.
You'll specifically learn to: Cultivate professional practices for animation industry employment. Understand and apply theoretical concepts through practical work.
Create professional-quality animated shorts and efficient production pipelines. Collaborate effectively while maintaining independent work.
Develop self-motivation, organization, and independent learning skills. Present work confidently for feedback and critically evaluate your creative process. Additional workshop skills include camera techniques, photography, 3D printing, motion capture, sculpting, and life drawing to support your artistic growth.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

112 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level with a minimum of 2 A Levels.
International Baccalaureate Diploma - Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall
GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. If you do not have these or are not undertaking them, we accept other Level 2 equivalents, or we may ask you to pass BCU's GCSE equivalency tests.

IELTS - 6.0 with no banding below 5.5.
TOEFL IBT - Overall 80, Reading - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 21, Writing - 19, PTEAcademic - 64

Tuition GBP 16,085

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