BA (Hons) Animation with Foundation Year in Wolverhampton United Kingdom | University of Wolverhampton

The Foundation year equips students for higher education. Completing this program successfully grants entry to our Art or Digital Media BA (Hons) or BDes (Hons) degrees, covering fields like Computer Games Design, Animation, and Film and Television Production. The initial semester focuses on developing core study skills, while the second semester offers specialized modules in Art and Digital Media disciplines.Our BA (Hons) Animation program teaches you to blend visuals with sound and timing to craft engaging screen experiences. You'll master: concept development, narrative techniques, storyboarding, scriptwriting, audio production, character creation, various animation methods (2D, 3D, stop-motion), film editing, and compositing. You'll have access to industry-standard tools like Adobe and Autodesk software (updated yearly), including Maya, Mudbox, TV Paint, After Effects, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro, alongside traditional materials like pencils and clay.Course Highlights
Cutting-edge facilities from our £4m Screen School upgrade
You'll experiment with diverse animation styles tailored to your abilities
Our program actively participates in the FLIP Festival and has earned accolades like a Royal Television Society award
Program Structure
Learning occurs through workshops, studio sessions, and seminars. Theoretical modules explore animation's historical and contemporary contexts, covering film techniques, storytelling methods, and genre studies.Drawing forms the core of animation - for motion analysis, creative expression, and idea development. You'll also learn essential skills like pre-production planning, video editing, and sound design.Career OpportunitiesGraduates can pursue roles in animation studios, television, game development, illustration, and creative industries. Further study options include our MA programs in Art and Design, Design for Advertising, or Fine Art.