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Animation with Digital Arts Foundation Year BA (Hons)

Southampton Solent University

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UCAS CODE: W6W1

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Bring your creative ideas to life using traditional, stop-motion or CGI animation techniques and gain professional experience through industry connections.During the foundation year, youll cover key subject areas such as game art, game design, animation, CGI, VFX and code, and work on exciting practical projects designed to help you learn key digital design skills. Youll also be supported to develop key transferable skills in preparation for your degree level studies.To aid study, youll have full access to Solents industry-standard facilities, including specialist labs and high-end dual computers equipped with industry software such as 3ds Max, Maya, Substance, Photoshop, Unreal Editor, and Unity.You will be taught by passionate staff who are experts in their fields, with a wealth of real-world experience and knowledge.You will bring your concepts to life using industry-standard animation facilities - learning the full production process from first draft storyboarding to advanced filmmaking techniques.This four year programme also gives you the time and support necessary to create a varied professional portfolio thats perfectly suited to securing paid positions after graduation.Youll have the option to undertake industry projects both within our freelance modules, and alongside the course.4 years with foundation year

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 15,050per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Southampton Solent University

  • University League Table

    102nd

  • Campus address

    Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 0YN, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    80th out of 84 1

    80th out of 91 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 239
    106 45%

    79th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    54.0 54%

    76th

    11
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    53rd

    2
  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    108 52%

    82nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    47th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.29 82%

    11th

    12

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