Overview
The MA Animation Production at Arts University Bournemouth offers a comprehensive postgraduate experience that integrates practical skills with theoretical depth. This programme is designed to place your creative research and studio practice at the very forefront of the global animation industry.
Why Animation Production at Arts University Bournemouth?
Students join the Bournemouth Film School, which is the largest film school in the United Kingdom outside of London. This vibrant creative hub provides a unique collaborative environment where postgraduate students work alongside peers in film, visual effects, and games. The university is world-renowned as a specialist institution, offering access to high-specification studios and resources that mirror professional industry standards.
Tuition Fee Breakdown
- International fee: GBP 19950 per year
- National fee: GBP 9975 per year
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Syllabus
The curriculum is built upon a tripartite approach that balances practice, theory, and professionalism. By placing these elements in critical dialogue, the programme ensures graduates possess both technical mastery and academic rigour. Modules may include:
- Animation Production
- Character and Prop Design
- Concept Art
- Immersive Storytelling
- Professional Practice
- Research Methods
Careers with Animation Production
Graduates from this programme are equipped for diverse roles within the global creative industries. The course focuses on developing the specific skill sets required for design, direction, and production in the animation sector. Alumni have successfully secured positions as animation directors, concept artists, and riggers. The university's strong reputation ensures that students are well-prepared to step into professional roles in film, television, and digital media studios.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- The overall aim of this course is to enable you to pursue your interests and specialism – whether 2D/drawn, CG, stop motion or other forms of animation – and produce excellent work that synthesises the ‘strands’ of theory, practice and professionalism.
- Your engagement with the course is via your own specialist practice in Animation – this may involve pre-production, production or post-production specialisms such as character design, storyboarding, concept work, or other specialisms such as puppet-making, or costume design for Animation.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
Early applications are encouraged to allow time to organise accommodation and arrange a visa (if required) before enrolment.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Graphic Design Digital Media Animation View 171 other Masters in Digital Media in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You will usually have BA (Hons) Degree graded at 2.1 or above, or an equivalent UK or international qualification in your chosen subject or a related discipline.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents19950 GBP / year≈ 19950 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9975 GBP / year≈ 9975 GBP / year
Living costs
Bournemouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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