BA (Hons) Illustration and Animation Program By Anglia Ruskin University |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

15,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Art and DesignMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

ARU BA (Hons) Illustration and Animation course explores the connections between animation and illustration, helping you to create sequential narratives using a variety of methods – from traditional handmade image-making, to the latest specialist 2D digital animation, 3D CGI used in industry and cutting-edge interactive techniques.
As well as gaining strong software skills and a good understanding of animation, timings and motion, you will become an innovative and creative thinker. You will develop creative abilities, technical skills and a personal language within animation, with the focus being on illustration and design.
Within our supportive and vibrant studio culture, you will work on a range of projects from narrative animation, animated idents, motion graphics, character design, storyboarding, CGI and concept art to develop a body of work for your professional portfolio and showreel, preparing you for industry.
Perhaps most importantly, you’ll get time, guidance and support from a team of industry professionals, animators and illustrators and visiting industry experts who are dedicated to your creative development. In your final year you will also receive guidance from an assigned industry advisor dedicated to the year.
At Cambridge School of Art, you’ll experiment and discover, try stuff out, venture into the unknown and find solutions, develop and create. Our Design & Crafts courses ranked eighth in the UK for 'Satisfied with Course' and third for 'Satisfied with Teaching' in The Guardian University Guide 2020, reflecting how our students’ value their experience with us.

Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

ARU BA (Hons) Illustration and Animation course explores the connections between animation and illustration, helping you to create sequential narratives using a variety of methods – from traditional handmade image-making, to the latest specialist 2D digital animation, 3D CGI used in industry and cutting-edge interactive techniques.
As well as gaining strong software skills and a good understanding of animation, timings and motion, you will become an innovative and creative thinker. You will develop creative abilities, technical skills and a personal language within animation, with the focus being on illustration and design.
Within our supportive and vibrant studio culture, you will work on a range of projects from narrative animation, animated idents, motion graphics, character design, storyboarding, CGI and concept art to develop a body of work for your professional portfolio and showreel, preparing you for industry.
Perhaps most importantly, you’ll get time, guidance and support from a team of industry professionals, animators and illustrators and visiting industry experts who are dedicated to your creative development. In your final year you will also receive guidance from an assigned industry advisor dedicated to the year.
At Cambridge School of Art, you’ll experiment and discover, try stuff out, venture into the unknown and find solutions, develop and create. Our Design & Crafts courses ranked eighth in the UK for 'Satisfied with Course' and third for 'Satisfied with Teaching' in The Guardian University Guide 2020, reflecting how our students’ value their experience with us.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

60+
80+
24+
6+
96+
Main: 96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent level 3 qualifications), including Art, Design or Media subjects. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English. You will be asked to provide a digital portfolio for review and will be given the option to book a meeting to discuss this with us. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. You may also be accepted to this course with an IELTS 5.5 (Academic level- with no individual score being lower than 5.5) or equivalent English Language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, but will then be required to undertake additional compulsory free English language modules in your first year.
Alternatives: UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas in a related subject are accepted. UCAS Tariff points from Access to HE Diplomas are accepted. International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted, this must include a related subject. UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted, related subjects are required. UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted, related subjects are required. UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted, related subjects are required. UCAS Tariff points acquired from the International Baccalaureate Certificate are accepted, related subjects are required.
3 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

9,250 GBP
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International Students

15,000 GBP
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Anglia Ruskin University ( ARU ) is committed to transforming lives through a wide range of high-quality undergraduate degrees. With multiple course variations, we offer extensive choice and flexibility to study specialist subjects. This year, ARU has once again been named one of the top 40 universities in the UK, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.   

 

We welcome students from all over the world to our diverse community.  Scholarships of up to £4,000 are available for international students applying for an undergraduate degree. Employment opportunities such as placement years and supportive student services , mean everything is done to ensure your success once you’re here.   

 

If you’d like to find out more, our ARU On-Demand virtual open day platform helps you explore our undergraduate courses, campuses, home cities and you can hear from our academic team and current students. It is available online, 24/7.  


Apply now through the ARU website and start in January or September. Let us help you work towards achieving your ambitions and graduate with skills that are valued the world over.      

Anglia Ruskin University ( ARU ) is committed to transforming lives through a wide range of high-quality postgraduate degrees. With multiple course variations, we offer extensive choice and flexibility to study specialist subjects. This year, ARU has once again been named one of the top 40 universities in the UK, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.   

 

We welcome students from all over the world to our diverse community.  Scholarships of up to £4,000 are available for international students applying for an undergraduate degree. Employment opportunities, career advice and supportive student services , mean everything is done to ensure your success once you’re here.   

 

If you’d like to find out more, our ARU On-Demand virtual open day platform helps you explore our undergraduate courses, campuses, home cities and you can hear from our academic team and current students. It is available online, 24/7.  

Apply now through the ARU website and start in January or September. Let us help you work towards achieving your ambitions and graduate with skills that are valued the world over.   

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