BA (Hons) Animation Bachelor's degree at Northampton

This module equips students with the core practical, theoretical and critical skills needed to start animation development. Students will develop core knowledge to support Animation for 2D, 3D, Visual Effects and Games. They will explore different animation methods using traditional techniques.

This module explores the fundamentals of storytelling within animated sequences. Students demonstrate their ability to intepret specified requirements, express their ideas for and produce thematical interpretations. Collaborative production techniques will be utilised to generate uniquely emotive products for a specified target audience.

This module introduces the fundamentals of 3D Animation, utilising industry standard software. Students will develop technical skills and learn how to produce key framed animations and looping sequences. The outcome of this module will be learner proficiency using professional software tools and 3D Animation techniques.

This module equips students to understand and implement the use of 2D animation in a digital format. Industry relevant 2D software, processes and terminology will be taught through practical tutorials and workshops. Students will also learn the fundamentals of sequence drawing for animation.

This module equips students to understand and implement the use of 2D graphics in a digital format. 2D software, figure drawing and perspective drawing will be taught through practical tutorials and workshops. Students will also learn the fundamentals of solid drawing through character design.

This module introduces the fundamentals of 3D modelling, utilising industry standard software. Students will develop technical skills and learn how to produce low polygon models and correctly topologized 3D models. The outcome of this module will be learner proficiency understanding 3D basics and essentials.

This module gives learners the opportunity to work collaboratively to produce digital visualisations. Students will analyse and apply various art-styles, lighting, and composition methods for animations. The outcome of this module will see learners co-operatively produce digital visualisations, navigating the needs of different audiences, utilising professional animation theory and practice.

This module explores the science of movement of living organisms and their application within digital industries. Students develop their professional skills and technical knowledge through the construction of an animated character sequence. Visual outputs will be analysed to assess accurate representation and deformation.

This module develops the skills and technical knowledge required to produce complex 3D animated sequences. Students create and utilise a variety of assets, creation tools and engines. Open discussions and experimentation with post-production techniques ensure that opportunities to enhance the final quality of a product are explored.

The purpose of this module is to develop the skills and technical knowledge required to produce high quality visual effects (VFX) for a variety of real-time or pre-rendered digital formats and uses. This includes procedural processes, particle systems and emulation of real-time events via 3D and 2D packages.

This module develops the skills and technical knowledge required to produce high polygon 3D models. Students create and utilise a variety of assets using a range of industry standard software. Collaboration and prototyping with varied character modelling techniques aim to ensure that appropriate animation ready assets have been achieved.

The purpose of this module is to research and learn the core skills and technical knowledge required to produce visual effects (VFX) for a variety of media. The primary aim is to develop theoretical knowledge and encourage experimentation with simulation processes.

The purpose of this module is to encourage students to explore the potential of emerging or unconventional technology, concepts or techniques to produce genuinely new uses for animation. This will also involve identifying gaps in the market and finding innovative methods to address them.

The main aim of the module is to ensure students are fully prepared for the needs and expectations of a career in digital animation. Students will refine self-promotional, presentational skills and assets. This will involve preparing for job applications and interviews.

Students to work in teams to create an animated project; students will learn about theoretical and practical skills needed to work in a team in the animation industry. The focus is for students to professionally apply team working skills in order to plan. Manage and deliver projects.

In this module students establish a professional graduate portfolio demonstrating skills that are bespoke to specific animation industry careers. The project will contain specialised practical content aimed at an array of industry relevant roles. This is accompanied by academic writing, highlighting the research, workflow and conclusions of the practical project.