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Bristol, UWE: Animation
| Institution | Bristol, UWE |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Arts |
| Web | http://www.uwe.ac.uk |
| Admissions@uwe.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)117 32 83333 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
UWE Bristol's accredited MA Animation is ideal if you want to study a practice-led curriculum in a diverse, creative postgraduate community. This course is led by internationally renowned industry professionals in a city recognised as a global centre for animation production.
Why study this course? The MA Animation course at UWE Bristol positions animation as an artform at the forefront of contemporary storytelling. New technologies, diversifying media, and emerging audiences offering exciting opportunities for tomorrow's filmmakers and designers.
Throughout the course, you'll study alongside a purposefully small group of peers. Our celebrated staff team and extensive industry links ensure you'll learn your craft from skilled professionals, whether you choose to focus on stop-motion, digital 2D, or CG technologies.
Why UWE Bristol? As a creative student, you'll be perfectly placed studying in Bristol. As a socially and politically progressive city, it's widely recognised as a global centre for animation production. Our strong partnerships with local organisations - including Aardman Animations - mean you'll benefit from their input, along with many valuable networking opportunities in this thriving creative context.
MA Animation is based at our Bower Ashton site, part of our City Campus. Here, you'll have access to exceptional technical facilities and resources including 2D, CG and stop-motion animation studios, sound recording suites, and fabrication workshops. You'll also have access to a combination of traditional tools and the latest technology.
Accredited by ScreenSkills, the UK's skills body for the screen industries, you'll gain a recognised master's degree and join our extensive network of industry-active alumni. You may also be eligible for the BAFTA scholarship.
Where can it take me? Whether you're an experienced practitioner with a story to tell or a creative looking for a career in animation, you'll have the chance to tailor your animation projects to fit your own career aspirations.
You'll graduate with a globally recognised qualification and have a broad range of career options available to you regionally, nationally and internationally. Our graduates leave with the skills and knowledge for careers in film production, character animation, production design and storytelling.
The image above shows the fantastic work from our Animation graduates (top left: Hend Esmat and Lamiaa Diab, 2018, top middle: Cornelius Joksch, 2016, top right: Andreas Fobes, 2022, middle left: Luke Frangeskou, 2023, middle: Madeleine Homan, 2023, middle right: Hugo Docking, 2023, bottom left: Karolina Bielskyte, 2018, bottom middle: Ché Dedames, 2024, bottom right: Chris Lambourne, 2022).
To see more of our graduate's work visit our online UWE Showcase.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A 1st degree in the visual arts but those with other academic qualifications or professional experience are also encouraged to apply. Interview on the potential role of animation in the development of students' own creative practice. A presentation of previous work alongside examples of written work. |
| Location | City Campus Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT |
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