MA Animation in Manchester United Kingdom | Manchester Metropolitan University

This program allows you to tailor your educational journey in animation, selecting either the general MA Animation track or the specialized Visual Effects pathway.
Animation is a dynamic field that constantly evolves, challenges norms, and pioneers innovations in the moving image industry. It's woven into our creative fabric, applicable across live-action productions, gaming, extended reality, performances, digital platforms, and various time-based media while maintaining its significance as a standalone art form.
Animation thrives on teamwork, and this course emphasizes building robust connections within the School of Digital Arts and industry networks. Far from being a singular discipline, animation manifests in countless forms, reflected in our specialized pathways that explore its diverse applications. Whether it's scientific visualization, acclaimed short films, or groundbreaking visual effects, animation influences and reshapes numerous creative domains.
You'll steer your creative endeavors in your chosen specialization with faculty who will both support and push you. Our graduate community benefits from instruction by practicing artists, animators, and researchers who share their industry insights and practical knowledge about entering these vibrant fields.
The graduate experience is crafted to refine your technical expertise, stimulate critical thinking, and establish valuable connections with both the international creative community and professional industries.