3D Animation Course - BA/BSc (Hons) Interactive Animation - Degree
As the games and moving image industries continue to grow, so too does the demand for highly skilled creative animators. From simple animations to complex 3D modeling and VFX, interactive animation is seen in TV shows, movies, web content and games. Your creative output plus technical skills are key to your success.
From the earliest stages of design through to implementation in various interactive entertainment platforms, the course allows you to grasp both the practical and theoretical elements of interactive animation through industry standard tools.
Our practical ethos throws you head first into real world projects supported by one to one tutors, ensuring you have the opportunity to push your creative limits. You graduate with a portfolio that will give you the edge and a mindset to take on the challenges of the creative media industries.
From the earliest stages of design through to implementation in various interactive entertainment platforms, the course allows you to grasp both the practical and theoretical elements of interactive animation through industry standard tools.
Our practical ethos throws you head first into real world projects supported by one to one tutors, ensuring you have the opportunity to push your creative limits. You graduate with a portfolio that will give you the edge and a mindset to take on the challenges of the creative media industries.
- Animation 401
- 3D Animation is a domain that involves a vast number of different skills, including modelling and texturing which build the foundation of the course. Module 401 is an introduction to a variety of basic skills ranging from the basics of 3D animation and video production to drawing and human anatomy.
Topics covered include History of 3D Animation, Texturing, Lighting, Rendering, Introduction to Video Production, Drawing and Sketching, Anatomy, Movement and Acting. - Animation 402
- Module 402 introduces students to the next level of knowledge and skills needed in the 3D animation industry. The basic knowledge acquired in Module 401 is developed further through the introduction of principles of character design and modelling, principles of character animation, narrative and character development as well as modelling digital environments.
- Animation 403
- Module 403 builds on the foundations taught in Module 402 and enables students to apply more advanced techniques in the areas of character animation and digital environments. Additionally, students are also introduced to the areas of clay modelling as well as scriptwriting and storyboarding. More specifically, students explore areas such as character development and storytelling skills, lip-syncing, the human skeleton, and motion graphics and are introduced to compositing.
- Animation 501
- This module is the culmination of the first three modules of this programme in the realisation of a creative project as a means of artistic expression. The project requires students to plan, manage and complete a creative work within a specialised area of 3D animation. They will demonstrate technical and creative abilities, with a written report documenting the production process.
In addition, students will also be introduced to more advanced techniques in the areas of modelling and human motion in preparation for their second year studies. - 502: Creative Media Practice
- This module aims to position the discipline specific knowledge and skills acquired during the first three modules of the programme within a wider industry, business and cultural context. The structure and operations of the culture industries are examined together with the meanings produced in the interplay between culture, cultural products and the consumer.
Students take their existing skills and adapt them for a range of markets, cultures and platforms, requiring students to understand other cultures and assimilate other disciplines into their practice.
Students enrolled in the Interactive Animation programme also explore Non-human Character Animation, Dynamics and Advanced Character Modelling. - Animation 601: Advanced Interactive Animation Practice
- This module aims to develop discipline specific knowledge and skills to more sophisticated conceptual and technical levels through the realisation and evaluation of an advanced interactive animation application. Topics covered include Advanced Visual Effects and Compositing, The Human Face, Mel Scripting and Motion Capturing.
- 610: Major Project (BA) - or -
- This module is the culmination of the degree programme, enabling students to demonstrate the full range of their technical, creative and academic skills. The major project is self-generated and may take one of many different forms.
The project is intended to demonstrate a range of advanced skills in accordance with the requirements of a substantial Bachelor of Arts project. Through successful completion the student will also exhibit their capacity to conduct independent research and manage a large-scale venture. - 620: Major Project (BSc)
- This module is the culmination of the degree programme, enabling students to demonstrate the full range of their technical, scientific and academic skills. The major project is self-generated and may take one of many different forms.
The project is intended to demonstrate a range of advanced skills in accordance with the requirements of a substantial Bachelor of Science project. Through successful completion the student will also exhibit their capacity to conduct independent research and manage a large-scale venture.
As well as your talent and dedication, a career in creative media requires financial investment in your education.
We recognise that this is not always easy, especially if you don't have an income. This is why we have various payment plan options to help you pay your fees.
We recognise that this is not always easy, especially if you don't have an income. This is why we have various payment plan options to help you pay your fees.
Download our Tuition Fees and Payment Plans here.
Funding
- England
- Students following Higher Education programmes (BA/BSc or DipHE) can apply for a student loan of up to £6000 per year covering part of the course fees. The Student Loans Company (SLC) Tuition Fee Loan is paid on a student’s behalf to SAE Institute.
Students may also qualify for a maintenance loan and additional grants dependent on personal circumstances to help you with your day to day living costs.
For more information, advice, eligibility and online application, please visit www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance - Scotland
- Partial funding from SAAS (Student Awards Agency for Scotland) is available as a grant to qualifying Scottish students.
Students may also qualify for a maintenance loan and additional grants dependent on personal circumstances to help you with your day to day living costs.
For more information, advice, eligibility and online application, please visit:
www.saas.gov.uk/student_support/index.htm - Northern Ireland
- Tuition Fee support of up to £3465 per year is available for students residing in NI and studying at a wholly private HEI in the UK.
Students may also qualify for a maintenance loan and additional grants dependent on personal circumstances to help you with your day to day living costs.
See Student Finance NI for more information: www.studentfinanceni.co.uk - Wales
- Tuition Fee support of up to £6000 per year in the form of a Student Loan is available for students residing in Wales following Higher Education programmes (BA/BSc or DipHE) in the UK.
Students may also qualify for a maintenance loan and additional grants dependent on personal circumstances to help you with your day to day living costs.
See Student Finance Wales for more information: www.studentfinancewales.co.uk - EU Students
- Depending on your circumstances you can apply to Student Finance England for help with tuition fees and additional help such as your living costs.
For further information, advice and eligibility please visit Student Finance EU
For more information on how to pay the remainder of your tuition fees please download our payment plan options
DEGREE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Successful applicants would normally be expected to meet the following requirements:
As a creative school, SAE Institute is always looking for people who are excited about the creative media industries and therefore welcomes applicants without formal qualifications. In such cases, we will interview the student and may look at a portfolio of their work.
For International equivalency of UK qualifications, you can email your query by clicking here.
Additionally, students whose first language is not English will need a qualification that demonstrates competence in English.
Successful applicants would normally be expected to meet the following requirements:
- Minimum age 18, and
- A minimum of 160 UCAS tariff points, and
- GCSE Maths and English Language at grade C or above, or
- For applications from mature students (aged 21 and above), we also consider work and life experience. In such cases, SAE Institute requires applicants to provide satisfactory evidence of their ability to successfully complete the programme.
As a creative school, SAE Institute is always looking for people who are excited about the creative media industries and therefore welcomes applicants without formal qualifications. In such cases, we will interview the student and may look at a portfolio of their work.
For International equivalency of UK qualifications, you can email your query by clicking here.
Additionally, students whose first language is not English will need a qualification that demonstrates competence in English.
- Approved English Language Tests
- Preferred (if you need to take an English language test for your application)
- IELTS: 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 within each component)
- TOEFL: iBT: 80 (with no less than 17 within each component)*
Acceptable (if you already have a valid test transcript or certificate)
- Cambridge Proficiency Test: no less than C
- Cambridge Advanced Test: no less than B
- Cambridge ESOL: CPE Grade C CAE Grade B
- Start Dates
- Autumn: 30th September 2013
- How to Apply
- Applications can be made directly with us through any of the methods below. At the time of application a deposit is required to be paid.
By Email - Please download and complete the application form and return it together with scans of supporting documents by clicking here. A member of our admissions team will then contact you to arrange payment of the deposit.
By Post - Please print and complete the application form, and return it with your supporting documents to Admissions at the campus address displayed to the right of this page.
A member of our admissions team will then contact you to arrange payment of the deposit.
In Person - Please print and complete the application form and submit it to reception who will also take payment of the deposit by credit or debit card. - Can I apply via UCAS?
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UK Students can apply via the UCAS system if they prefer. To do so you will require the following UCAS codes:
BA/BSc (Hons) Interactive Animation
To start your UCAS application click here.
Course Code: GG46
Institution Code: S05
London Campus Code: A - International Applicants
- International students can apply directly with the campus as stated in the How to Apply section.
If you are unsure as to whether your qualifications are equivalent to our entry requirements you can email your query by clicking here.
COURSE DURATION: 2 YEARS
This programme is validated by Middlesex University. Students will receive a Middlesex award on successful completion of their studies.
