BA (Hons) Animation in Leeds United Kingdom | Leeds Arts University

This specialized program is tailored for dedicated students pursuing careers in animation production. Work alongside like-minded peers who aspire to professional animation careers in film, television, gaming, and other dynamic fields. You'll develop both practical abilities and technical expertise through diverse traditional and digital animation methods. Establishing a strong foundation in animation principles and related theories enables you to make educated decisions when selecting your specialization. Hands-on learning through creative experimentation strengthens your skills. Our immersive curriculum fosters artistic teamwork, not just within the program but across university disciplines, incorporating real-world projects and global competitions to help refine your animation focus. The career-focused components provide crucial industry perspective, featuring guest speakers who share professional knowledge and development strategies, complemented by valuable work placements and studio tours. Leveraging our extensive industry network, visiting professionals include animation artists, model creators, audio specialists, writers, producers, and directors. Past students have learned from representatives of renowned studios like Aardman Animation, Mackinnon and Saunders, Blue Zoo, Warner Media, Golden Wolf, along with independent animators including Joseph Wallace, Lizzie Hobbs, Bianca Ansems, and Maryam Mohajer. We actively promote practical industry engagement, assisting you in building connections, collaborative projects, and discovering career prospects or clients - giving you a competitive advantage in this fast-changing field.