Coventry University

Animation BA (Hons)

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Course overview

This course explores animation through historical, contemporary and global perspectives, combining traditional and digital techniques. You'll have the opportunity to develop inclusive visual storytelling and build a versatile portfolio that reflects industry-relevant skills. Develop skills in animating characters, environments and objects in 2D and 3D formats.

Create a portfolio reflecting a broad range of styles, influences and storytelling traditions worldwide. Prepare for careers as 3D and 2D animators, riggers, modellers, character designers, storyboard artists, animation directors, writer

Key highlights

  • Explores animation through historical, contemporary and global perspectives
  • Combines traditional and digital animation techniques
  • Animate characters, environments and objects in 2D and 3D
  • Develop inclusive visual storytelling skills
  • Build a versatile portfolio spanning worldwide styles and storytelling traditions
  • Optional sandwich year extends the course to four years

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — UCAS points 112 A level BBC GCSE GCSE English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.
  • A-level: BBC — UCAS points 112 A level BBC GCSE GCSE English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
  • T-level: Merit — BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
  • International Baccalaureate: 29 — IB Diploma 29 points Access to HE The Access to HE Diploma.
  • Additional condition: portfolio — …attend a portfolio showcase, activity session or audition or submit a portfolio via email (as is appropriate to your course), either virtually or face to face, as is practical to arrange.

Scholarships

  • 25% Alumni Discount

    Alumni who hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree are now eligible for a 25% discount on the majority of published postgraduate taught full-time or part-time course fees including postgraduate certificates, diplomas.

  • Coventry University Group Scholarship

    £2,000 scholarship per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    £1,500 or £3,000 per year

  • Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship

    Up to £4,000 off a full-time Undergraduate degree: Year 1 – £2,000, Year 2 – £1,000 and Year 3 – £1,000.

Careers this course leads to

  • 3D animator
  • 2D animator
  • Rigger
  • 3D modeller
  • Character designer
  • Storyboard artist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £20,800 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Coventry University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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