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June 1, 2025

National Film and Television School launches MA Digital Animation for Film and Games

NFTSThe National Film and Television School (NFTS) is launching a cutting-edge, one-year masters degree which will explore the theory and craft of digital animation for games and film.

On this postgraduate program, 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. They will bring scenes and characters to life using powerful content-creation software and real-time game engines.

This comprehensive, technical and practical MA degree 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.

Ranked #1 in the UK for Animation training by Animation Career Review and internationally endorsed by The Rookies, the NFTS offers a unique opportunity to turn your creative passion into a career.

NFTS graduates from Animation and Games Design have gone on to work at world-leading studios, contribute to ground-breaking projects, and win major awards including BAFTAs and Student Oscars. Their work is regularly showcased at top-tier festivals including the Oscars of the animation world, Annecy and the globally recognised Sundance and South by Southwest (SXSW). With the School’s unrivalled industry connections and a proven track record of success, your next step into the industry could be just around the corner.

Step into the future of digital storytelling with the National Film and Television School. Applications are open for the first course cohort starting in January 2026.

Find out more and apply.

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Content added on 1st June 2025.  

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