Course Overview

The MA Animation course provides a dynamic and comprehensive platform for individuals aspiring to become proficient animation directors. Offering a flexible learning environment, you can choose to study online or on-campus, providing convenience for home students. Throughout the program, you will elevate your digital animation skills to an advanced level, while expanding your theoretical and contextual understanding of animation, its audiences, and media culture. Key features of the course include: Individual Approach to Animation Direction: The program empowers you to develop a professional-level individual approach towards animation direction, fostering creativity and innovation in your work. Digital Animation Skills Development: You will acquire expertise in a range of digital processes relevant to animation, gaining practical skills that are crucial for effective visual narrative communication. Focus Areas in 2D and 3D Animation: Tailor your studies by choosing a focus area in either 2D animation, exploring traditional and digital techniques, or 3D animation, challenging conventional perceptions and becoming an innovator in the field. Project-Based Learning: The emphasis on enquiry-led project work encourages independence and autonomy, preparing you for the challenges of postgraduate education and fostering a creative and innovative mindset. Cross-Disciplinary Environment: Engage in a multi-disciplinary environment that encourages discussion and idea exploration, creating a vibrant community of filmmakers, musicians, and professionals working in new media. Industry Interaction: Benefit from the expertise of senior research staff and internationally renowned professionals, providing valuable insights and guidance as you develop original and challenging work. Project Management and Enterprise Skills: The program equips you with project management skills, the ability to identify and manage your own learning, and an understanding of enterprise opportunities in commercial, professional, and social environments. Interdisciplinary Project: As part of the MA study, all students engage in an interdisciplinary project, collaborating with peers from various disciplines in an experimental and creative manner, enriching your overall learning experience. By the end of the program, you will have not only honed your animation skills but also developed a critical understanding of the cultural resonance of your work, your target audiences, and the role of cultural industries in a modern knowledge economy. This holistic approach prepares you for a successful career in animation and further academic pursuits.