Overview
The Character Animation MA 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.
Career opportunities:
Based in London near the animation and post-production facilities of Soho, MA Character Animation has close links with the industry. Live projects with external agencies have included Cartoon Network, the National Theatre Archive, The National Gallery, Children’s Society and The English National Opera House.
Through lectures, demonstrations and workshops by working professionals, MA Character Animation maintains and values its links with the animation industry. We are committed to ensuring it remains commercially and artistically relevant in a volatile and fast-moving field.
The Character Animation programme from University of the Arts London (UAL) works closely with industry to ensure our graduates have the creativity, professionalism and specialist technical skills required for employment.
Short films created by MA Character Animation students have been nominated for prizes at:
- Austin, Texas IFF Short Animation Award
- BAF
- Bitfilm Festival Germany
- British Animation Awards
- Cinanima Onda Curto Award, Portugal
- CobraVision (ITV4)
- Dervio International Animation Festival
- Edinburgh IFF McLaren Award for British Animation
- Festival Internazionale del Cinema d'Arte
- Foyle Film Festival Animation Award
- Junior Animator Award | MESH (Channel 4)
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Character and Movement Analysis
Character Performance Studies
Character Animation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
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.
Exceptionally applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
- Related academic or work experience
- The quality of the personal statement
- A strong academic or other professional reference
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Tuition Fee
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International
19270 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19270 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
7330 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7330 GBP per year during 24 months.
Living costs for London
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Scholarships Information
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