Animation, MA

About Animation, MA - at Nottingham Trent University (NTU)

Explore animation production, concepts and context on this dynamic and contemporary postgraduate degree. As an MA Animation student, you'll have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of topics to study, including:

storyboard and pre-visualisation artistry

character design

environment and prop design

2D and 3D animation

stop-motion and experimental animation

The main focus of the course will be on the exploration and refinement of your skills. Develop content specific to your research area, as well as attending contextual lectures in which you'll investigate global animation history, theory and practice. This course will prepare you for a career in a commercial production studio, in games production or feature animation. Additionally, you may choose to work in visual effects production or as an independent filmmaker.

Key features

Develop a project tailored to your own personal interests and career aspirations.

Attend lectures held by industry professionals from leading animation studios.

Visit animation festivals in the UK and Europe

Take advantage of our extensive industry links

Exhibit your work at New Designers in London

Opt for an additional research module if you're thinking of progressing to PhD or Professional Doctorate study

Work with fellow students, practitioners and academic staff from different cultures and backgrounds.

Notes about fees for this course

For postgraduate fees and other fee information, please visit the Nottingham Trent University website.

Entry requirements

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