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Computer Animation MA

Kingston University London

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Penrhyn Road Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Why choose this course?

Join a flourishing course that equips students with a robust portfolio with which to enter the creative industries. Learn how to apply clean modelling practices, UV mapping, shading, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering and compositing techniques to create 3D works of art in fast-paced, project-focused modules. Industry-popular production tools, a broad catalogue of internal tutorials and workshops, project briefs and deadlines, and problem-solving challenges and exercises to enhance communication skills will help prepare you for your future career. Collaborate in a studio environment as part of a team with others from other our digital media courses, such as games design and games programming students.

Teaching and assessment

When not attending timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. This typically will involve reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, undertaking preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for exams. Your independent learning is supported by a range of excellent facilities including online resources, the library and CANVAS, the online virtual learning platform.

Where this course will take you

The technical and creative skills provided by this Computer Animation course are applicable in areas related mainly to the movie and games industry. Furthermore, advertisement, 3D printing, architectural design and web-based application are areas that require skills and knowledge on modelling, texturing, rigging, animation, and compositing. Graduates have gone on to secure roles within film and games companies, such as Industrial Light and Magic, MPC, Rebellion, Relish, Kuato Studios and Ballistic Moo, as well as in advertising, 3D printing, VR medical training and architectural design.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 16,900per year

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

University information

Kingston University London

Kingston University London

  • University League Table

    88th

  • Campus address

    Kingston University, River House, 53-57 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1LQ, England

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Kingston University welcomes students from more than 140 countries. Their fresh ideas and range of life experiences enrich the learning environment on campus.
Well known for its enterprise education expertise, the university has strong industry links with many global brands.
Significant investment in the campus, learning spaces and Future Skills curriculum has enhanced students' learning experience and employability prospects.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    74th out of 117 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    119 53%

    92nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    74th

    36

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    18th

    50

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