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National Film and Television School: Digital Animation for Film and Games
| Institution | National Film and Television School View institution profile |
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| Department | Film and Television |
| Web | https://nfts.co.uk/ |
| info@nfts.co.uk | |
| Telephone | 01494 671234 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Application deadline 25 Sep 2025
Do you want to be an animator for film or games?
Join our collaborative and creative community to become a creative technologist in animation and create award-winning work at one of the world’s best film schools. This practical 1-year MA programme explores the theory and craft of creating animations digitally for both games and film using industry standard software and technologies. You’ll bring scenes and characters to life using powerful content-creation software and real-time game engines.
The NFTS is world renowned for being one of the most dynamic and creative places to study in animation - well known and respected across the Industry for its imaginative narratives and rich variety of visual techniques. With our unrivalled industry connections and a proven track record of success, your next big step into the animation industry could be just around the corner!
This new and cutting-edge course is a comprehensive, technical and practical 1-year MA programme, exploring the theory and craft of creating animations digitally for both film and games using industry standard tools. It introduces many technical aspects of animation, including mechanical and organic animations, rigging and weight painting, sequencing and storytelling, as well as exporting animation to real-time tools, such as game engines.
Students will learn how to be animation practitioners by bringing scenes and objects to life digitally through established animation techniques that incorporate timing, motion, and emotion.
This course is intended for both students and professionals seeking to understand the foundation of digital animation using industry-standard tools across filmmaking and games. Specifically, this course is for:
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Animation Directors seeking to upskill practically for real-time workflows
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Those seeking preparation for the Games Design and Development MFA, Visual Effects MA and Directing Animation MFA
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Technical specialists seeking to better understand animation practice
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Animation generalists seeking to specialise further in software and tools
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Undergraduates seeking to enter games or virtual production as animators
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Graduates from the School have become creative leaders in their field, with their work being recognised with awards globally and at major film festivals including BAFTA, Annecy, Cannes and Sundance.
Course Facilities As an NFTS student, you have 24/7 access to the Digital Animation Lab at the NFTS, Beaconsfield. In these dedicated studios you will have your own desk with a dual monitor setup, powered by Alienware Aurora development workstations and built around the latest AMD Ryzen and Nvidia RTX technology. All workstations are fitted with industry standard software such as Unreal Engine, GitHub, Adobe Creative Cloud, Reality Capture, Blender, Houdini, Maya and ZBrush. Additionally, you will have access to VR headsets, drawing tablets, and game controllers and more.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To join this course, all applicants must demonstrate extant creative aptitude for and interest in storytelling and its related digital mediums. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds and prior experiences, and have all demonstrated an excitement, aptitude, creativity and willingness to learn new skills. We actively seek a diverse and interesting group of people who have something new to offer the animation landscape. While many applicants will have a degree from a British or overseas university, we will consider applicants who do not have a degree if they have an impressive portfolio, a creative track record or an equivalent life experience. Specifically, all applicants must: Be confident in the English language |
| Location | National Film and Television School Beaconsfield Studios Beaconsfield HP9 1LG |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To join this course, all applicants must demonstrate extant creative aptitude for and interest in storytelling and its related digital mediums. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds and prior experiences, and have all demonstrated an excitement, aptitude, creativity and willingness to learn new skills. We actively seek a diverse and interesting group of people who have something new to offer the animation landscape. While many applicants will have a degree from a British or overseas university, we will consider applicants who do not have a degree if they have an impressive portfolio, a creative track record or an equivalent life experience. Specifically, all applicants must: Be confident in the English language |
| Location | National Film and Television School Beaconsfield Studios Beaconsfield HP9 1LG |
About the National Film and Television School
First established in 1971, the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has evolved to become a leading global institution, developing some of Britain and the world’s top creative talent. In 2018, the NFTS was awarded both the BAFTA for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema and the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education.
As one of the leading film schools in the world, the NFTS operates like a major studio, with state-of-the-art production facilities that are essential for creating outstanding content for film, TV, games, animation, design, and much …
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