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BA (Hons) Illustration and Animation (including foundation year)

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  • London
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BA (Hons) Illustration and Animation (including foundation year)
London Metropolitan University

Course Overview

Intake

N/A

Duration

4 years

Course Description

This four-year degree is an excellent choice if you do not have the necessary qualifications to apply for a traditional three-year degree in illustration and animation. The course includes an intensive foundation year (Year 0) designed to provide you with the essential skills, techniques, and work ethic required for undergraduate study. During this year, you will work alongside students from other creative disciplines, exploring a wide range of projects from drawing and painting to performance and textiles. Following the foundation year, you will progress to study the same content as the three-year degree, embracing developments in illustration and animation that span digital and three-dimensional worlds. You will have numerous opportunities to exhibit your work, including a public exhibition at the end of your foundation year. This course is available for full-time study, with part-time options also available. It is designed to help you establish a strong sense of creative direction and prepare you for a successful career in the creative industries.

Tuition Fee Details

The tuition fee for UK home students is £9,790 per year for full-time study. Tuition fees for subsequent years may be subject to inflationary increases by the UK government. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.

Entry Requirements

Portfolio Requirements

Portfolio

A portfolio of work is required as part of your application; you may also be asked to attend an interview.

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

Critical & Contextual Studies: Foundation

30 Credits

Critical Creative Practice

30 Credits

Project

30 Credits

Techniques

30 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates can pursue careers in illustration, animation, advertising, film and television, publishing, immersive theatre, visual effects, or art installation.