MAAnimation
Location | United Kingdom, Newcastle City Campus |
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Type | Master courses, full-time |
Nominal duration | 1 year |
Study language | English |
Awards | MA |
Tuition fee | £13,000.00 per year |
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Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Applicants should have an honours degree or equivalent and should be able to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm for media and communication: this could be by reference to books read or experienced gained within the industry. |
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Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) |
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Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. |
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Overview
MA Animation at Northumbria is designed to meet the needs of the animation industry, enabling you to gain high-level technical skills while encouraging you to experiment and think creatively.
You’ll study topics including animation criticism and aesthetics, animation production methods and undertake a major project, producing an animated short film, or an equivalent piece of original work to act as a calling card for your future career.
Working in a studio-based environment with the latest technology and industry standard software, you’ll engage with live and research-led briefs, preparing you for roles in the creative industries.
As a graduate you will be able to demonstrate advanced skills in contemporary animation and digital media that are in great demand within the creative industries.
Career opportunities
The Masters in Animation is designed to give you a firm grounding in theoretical, creative, practical and professional development. You’ll graduate with advanced ideas and skills in contemporary animation and digital media that mean you’ll be well placed for roles in the film, television, computer games and new media industries.
There are a number of employment opportunities available on graduation, such as Visual Effects (VFX) and 3D Artists at Time Based Arts and Pixel Blimp, Character Animators at Jellyfish Pictures, or Motion Designers at Framestore – all London based companies, and Arcus Studios employ graduates as animators in the North East.
Europe/Tallinn time
This is a pre-deadline and we suggest to apply before this date
Europe/Tallinn time
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.