Programme Specification for 2012/13
BSc (Hons) Digital Animation and Production
 Typical student work [Click here for more pictures] |
... using technical and creative abilities to produce original animated content ...
The development of animation in recent years has led to a high demand for people who not only have the technical ability, but artistic and creative individuals who can produce original animation and digital productions. This degree offers students the chance to develop traditional skills and technical abilities in animation and digital production. These include drawing skills, 3D modelling, animation techniques, digital compositing and editing, multimedia programming and interactive environments. Industries demand that animators and digital producers can be creative and original. This course allows for original and creative minds who want to explore specialist areas of animation and develop a portfolio ready for industry.
In the first year, students will gain a grounding in the core elements related to animation and digital production: drawing, designing and professional issues. The second year builds on the first year and allows students to develop key areas related to animation and digital creation. The final year allows students to apply techniques to develop advanced animation skills and to produce a focused portfolio ready for work in the industry.
On successful completion of this degree programme students will be able to:
- use the principles of animation to produce professional results;
- design, develop and create original computer animation (2D and 3D);
- create and edit digital video and sound for CD and DVD;
- explore future trends and developments in the creative industries;
- control digital media using programming skills;
- communicate effectively with business, computing and design professionals;
- use industry software to a professional level.
What's the difference between ...
BSc (Hons) Digital Animation and Production and other digital media programmes?
Typical content
The following is an indication of current programme content.
However, the rapidly changing nature of the subject area means that both the courses offered, and individual course content, are likely to change in future years.
Finally note that certain combinations of options may not be available.
For details of timetabling and study patterns, see the timetables page.
All courses are 30 credits unless otherwise stated.
Year One
- Visual Studies & Web Media
- Digital Media, Computing & Programming
- Concepts of Animation
- Digital Media Foundations
Year Two
- Design for Moving Image
- 3D Animation
- Digital Media Production
- Option (e.g. Cinematography, Computers & Music, Web Technologies)
Optional Sandwich Year
For students who choose a sandwich degree, the third year is spent in industry or business on a fully paid work placement, which we help to arrange.
Year Three
- A substantial individual project on a topic chosen by the student
- Compositing & VFX
- Advanced Modelling & Character Animation
- Option (e.g. Cinematography, 3D Interactive Environments, HCI & Interaction Design, Digital Creativity & Digital Futures)
Technologies
Typical technologies taught on this programme include: C#; Flash; Director; Final Cut Pro/Adobe Premiere; DVD Studio Pro/DVD Production; Sound/Music Production; Desktop Publishing; 3D Animation/Modelling.
Note that some of these technologies are taught on optional courses, so we cannot guarantee that you will be exposed to them all.
Specifics
Professional recognition
This degree has full CITP accreditation from BCS - the Chartered Institute for IT, the body responsible for establishing and maintaining technical and ethical standards in the computing profession. This means that on successful graduation from this degree, you will have fulfilled the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP). However, please note that there are additional requirements, including work experience, to achieve full Chartered status - see the BCS website for further information.
Career opportunities
Students graduating from this degree programme will be able to apply for a number of careers in the multimedia and animation industries. Possible careers in animation include TV / commercial work, web animation, video compositing & special effects and multimedia design & production. Some of the roles in the industry students can aim to achieve include 3D animator, digital compositor, modeller and media designer.
Links
Take a look at some examples of student work or view some 3D Animation
work from 2nd year Greenwich University students, featured in issue 121 of Computer Arts.
The final year degree show, held every year, gives some idea of the work the students produce; take a look at e-Motion and Digital FreeForm.
Location
This degree programme is based in the Department of Creative Digital Technologies, School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences, Greenwich Campus, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London SE10 9LS.
Study mode
3 years full-time / 4 years sandwich / 6 years part-time
JACS/UCAS code
BSc (Hons) Digital Animation and Production - W690 BSc/DAP