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Computer Animation (with options in Digital Art/Games Development/Multimedia)

Computer Animation (with options in Digital Art/Games Development/Multimedia)

Computer animation is a growth industry, seeing greater use on the web, on TV, and in multimedia in general.

The market for computer animation is a complex and dynamic one covering such areas as computer games (where income levels now exceed those generated by Hollywood box-office receipts), film and TV, product and architectural visualisation and the digital arts. Among the products of this sector is the rich, interactive content now available via the world wide web, the creation of special effects and computer generated imagery for film and advertising and the delivery of audio and video content to mobile telephones and similar devices. For individuals who wish to contribute and make an impact on this industry, there is a fundamental requirement of being able to use and adapt modern software applications for artistic purposes and to use highly creative approaches to problem-solving. The Computer Animation course has been designed to meet these objectives.

Computer Animation students can concentrate on animation by following a Single subject degree route or supplement their animation knowledge by combining animation with Digital Art, Games Development*, or Multimedia. The Single subject Honours degree investigates a wider range of practical animation skills. The Computer Animation with Digital Art course incorporates a theme including video, drawing for animation and art. The Computer Animation with Games Development* course contains a theme on how games are designed, what factors contribute to the playability of computer games, and how animation is used in video games. The Computer Animation with Multimedia degree includes a theme on design, creating content and authoring for multimedia and techniques for delivering this content.

A range of project-led themes to establish the importance of Computer Animation and its role within its related disciplines is covered. Considerable time is spent on examining how visual images, first created on paper (2D), can be manipulated and enhanced using computer technology so that the final result (2D or 3D) can be delivered in an animated and potentially interactive form using digital media such as CDs and websites. Animation skills within the courses are developed using industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya and Newtek Lightwave.

Our degree course will offer you a formally taught course that will encourage the development of your own skills and give you the chance to work with others and compare your work with theirs. A degree in animation will be an indication to an employer that you have the self-discipline required to see projects through from beginning to end and be able to meet deadlines. These are skills that are of great importance, no matter what branch of the media industry you go into from your degree.

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