About BA (hons) Computer Animation Art & Design (with Foundation Year Option) in Bournemouth University

This cutting-edge course explores the creative side of computer animation, including art directing, design and character animation. Combining art and technical disciplines, you’ll develop the skills to bring concept art and scripts to life on screen.

Why study BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art & Design at BU?

• Understand the underlying production principles and practice in computer animation, as well as concepts of creative and aesthetic design 
• Undertake a variety of assessments including production-led projects, personal artistic briefs as well as live industry briefs  
• Benefit from supportive tutors who provide tailored and personal reviews of your work 
• Make invaluable contacts before you graduate through regular industry guest speakers and BU’s BFX Festival, featuring a fantastic line-up of speakers, masterclasses, exhibitions, screenings and networking events 
• Access specialist facilities including a new green screen and motion capture studio, as well as animation laboratories, equipped with industry-standard software 
• Develop the skills to enter roles such as computer graphics and animation artistic directors, animators, and designers, visual effects artists, and visual effects supervisors. You’ll be career-ready with 90% of our graduates in employment or further study after 15 months.  

Entry requirements

• High School leaving examinations - We will consider any High School leaving examinations that are considered to be the equivalent to A-level examinations in the UK.

English language requirements

• IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component.
• TOEFL iBT: 60-78 overall.
• PTE Academic: 54 (with no less than 51 in each component).

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The information below is designed as a guide to the living expenses at university. For those who stay on-campus, the cost of utilities and transportation will be saved as the students will be given annual bus pass.