Animation BA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

Our multiple award-winning programme differs radically from most animation programmes in that we teach a broad spectrum of production methods. You will learn about: - 2D and 3D techniques - using both cameras and CGI - puppet based stop-frame and drawn animation - You will make animated films, documentaries and more, both individually and as a team. **Awards** Our students have won awards at: - Annecy - the RTS- the BAFTAs - the Emmys **Demand for animators** As animation becomes more ubiquitous, animators are increasingly sought after by employers. You can see examples of animators' work everywhere, including: - animated icons on your phone - visual effects on the latest feature films - interactive worlds and characters on games consoles - multi-million-view viral web animations **How we teach** At Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) we teach in a uniquely broad way that combines classical animation technique with innovative technologies. This results in a distinctive digital/analogue hybrid. Animation is one of the few media you can use to create and populate worlds and develop consistent systems of cause and effect, including:- moral- ethical- physical Animators use these resources to inform an audience for social and commercial purposes and/or immerse them in a compelling narrative.**Contextualising your practice** Hand-in-hand with the development of your practical skill base, you will also:- develop your critical awareness of the medium and its associated industries- be able to contextualise your practice- maximise your chances for employment within a continually diversifying range of opportunities within the field- take Design and Screen Cultures courses, providing a contextual and theoretical understanding of the holistic nature of contemporary design and screen studies