UCAS Course Code: WGP4 
UCAS Course Code Title: BA/3DCA 

Duration: 3 Years

Admissions Tutor: Scott Smith
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Programme Structure

Students begin with an introduction to design, modelling and rendering techniques (previous knowledge is not expected) within 3D, together with disciplines in the principles of computer animation and production methods in the animation industry. Character animation, compositing and filmmaking techniques strengthen these foundations throughout the next year as participants grow to learn the art and technology of being a computer animator. The final year culminates in the production of a major piece of animation, as individuals develop their ideas from initial conception through to final render.

Programme Structure

YEAR 1 (Common BA/BSc Modules)

3D Computer Animation
Modelling, Lighting and Rendering
Visual Studies for Animators
Contextual Studies: Pre-Production
and the Moving Image
Contextual Studies: History of the Moving Image
Audio Visual Techniques

YEAR 2 BA Modules

3D Character Animation
Group Design Project
Contextual Studies: Media Production
and Consumption
Student Centred Project

YEAR 3 BA Modules

Major Project (Hons)
Major Project (Ordinary)
Business, Marketing and Self-Promotion
Dissertation

Employment Opportunities

Swansea Animation Days (SAND) is now an integral part of the programme calendar. 

Key animators and international speakers from animation leaders such as Aardman, The Framestore and Dreamworks come to Swansea to share their insider knowledge. This is an excellent networking opportunity for graduates from the programme who are ideally suited for employment as animation designer/programmers in the film industry, in broadcast TV, in computer games, as part of a development team in a production house, etc.

Entry Requirements

All candidates must normally fulfil at least one of the following requirements:
Normally at least 180 points from at least two 6 unit awards or one 12 unit award, grade C or above in English Language (or Welsh) at GCSE level (or equivalent), together with passes at grade C or above in another 4 approved subjects.
BTEC National Diploma or Certificate in a relevant academic subject.
Foundation Diploma, plus one A level or AVCE in a relevant academic subject.
Successful completion of an appropriate Access course.
Other qualifications considered to be equivalent.

To be read in conjunction with this page

Advanced Entry

Appropriate HND or HNC qualifications will enable direct entry to Year 2 of the programme.

Other Skills Considered

Our offers are not solely based on academic results.
We take your skills, achievements and life experience into consideration.