University of Dundee

Animation BDes (Hons)

University of DundeeDundee City Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

A narrative-driven course focusing on characters and storytelling, where you will learn 2D and 3D animation techniques At Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, we echo animation industry practice as closely as possible. You will work to briefs, learning about professional production practices within a variety of specialisms.

Key highlights

  • Narrative-driven focus on characters and storytelling
  • Learn both 2D and 3D animation techniques
  • Teaching closely echoes animation industry practice
  • Work to briefs using professional production practices
  • Explore a variety of animation specialisms

Entry requirements

  • A-level: CCC — A-Level: CCC

Scholarships

  • Alumni and Family Scholarship

    Value: £1,500 - £3,000

    Up to £1,500
  • Alumni Scholarship

    Value: £1,500 - £3,000

    Up to £1,500
  • Dow Memorial Trust Scholarship - Dentistry

    Value - £2,000 - £2,500 per year.

    Up to £2,000
  • Dow Memorial Trust Scholarship - Medicine

    Value: £2,000 - £2,500 per year.

    Up to £2,000
  • GEMS Scholarship

    Value - £6,000 per year of study

    Up to £6,000
  • Global Excellence Scholarship Undergraduate

    Value: £7,500 per year of study.

    Up to £7,500
  • Vice Chancellor's East Asia Undergraduate Scholarship

    Value - £4,000

    Up to £4,000

Careers this course leads to

  • 2D Animator
  • 3D Animator
  • Character Animator
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Motion Graphics Designer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £ 9,790 GBP per year | International: £ 23,150 GBP 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 University of Dundee, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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