BA Animation and Visual Effects
About this course
BA (Hons) in Animation and Visual Effects, an undergraduate degree in Games Design focused on digital animation and production pipelines. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The course spans three years, progressing from foundational production workflows to specialized project work and a final-year graduate production project. The first year covers the foundations through Animation and VFX Pipelines, Digital Narrative and Concept, Virtual Stagecraft, and Cultural Contexts. The second year builds technical and narrative approaches through Shot to Screen, Script, Storyboard & Previs, Experimental Narrative & Concept, and Animation and VFX Cinematography. The final year centers on independent preparation and execution through Research Brief, Production Review, Professional Studio Project, and Festivals & Exhibition.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS Tariff Points, You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table . Offers are tailored to the individual applicant and their circumstances and can be across the tariff range. Applicants who meet our contextual information criteria will be offered at the bottom of the range. A-levels: BCC-BBB. T-levels: P (C+) – M. All subjects are accepted for entry to this course. Access to HE: 30 Credits at Distinction, 6 at Merit and 9 at Pass. Scottish Highers: BBBC - AABB. Irish LC Highers: B1, B2x3 – A2, B1x3. Alternative routes: If you don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Integrated Foundation Year programmes. Selection criteria: As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to this programme. In your personal statement, you should demonstrate your motivation for choosing Animation and Visual Effects and reflect upon any experience you have gained.
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Animation and VFX Pipelines
- Digital Narrative and Concept
- Virtual Stagecraft
- Cultural Contexts
- Collaborative Practice
- Shot to Screen
- Script, Storyboard & Previs
- Experimental Narrative & Concept
- Animation and VFX Cinematography
- Professional Development
- Research Brief
- Production Review
- Professional Studio Project
- Festivals & Exhibition
Questions about this course
What grades do I need for BA Animation and Visual Effects at University of Cumbria?
The typical offer is BCC at A level.