Overview

The Character Animation programme from University of the Arts London (UAL) key facts:

Performance focus: Unlike other animation courses, MA Character Animation specialises in animated character performance rather than the operation of specific software packages. The course is designed for a broad cohort who want to specialise in figurative work and apply movement psychology in a performance-led approach to animation.

Practical skills: You will acquire high-level core animation skills. You don’t need previous animation experience as you will develop a deep understanding of creative and technical approaches to character performance.

Industry connection: You will work on live projects with external clients as well as experiencing crits with animation professionals offering unique viewpoints on professional practice.

Life drawing for animation: You will study life drawing with a professional tutor and animator to improve your understanding of anatomy, form and gesture.

Collaboration: You will be encouraged to work both individually and co-operatively, preparing you for professional practice. There are opportunities for students from across the Performance programme to work together.

Careers

Graduates have worked with companies like Aldis Animation, BBC, Studio AKA, Cartoon Network, Chase Animation Studios, Cinesite, Dreamworks, EA Games, Flush Draw, Framestore, HRA, Michael Dudok de Wit, the Mill, Moving Picture Company, Richard Purdum Productions, Passion Pictures, Pesky, Saatchi & Saatchi, Slinky Pictures, Tiger Aspect, Tandem, Twelve Foot Nine, Uli Meyer Studios, Unit 9.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Character and Movement Analysis

Character Performance Studies

Character Animation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-18 00:00:00

More details

Most of the postgraduate courses have 2 rounds of deadlines: December and March. If there are still places available after the second deadline, the course will remain open to applications until all places have been filled.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows:

An honours degree
Or an equivalent EU/international qualification.

Tuition Fees

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19845 GBP / year

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7550 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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