UCAS Course Code: WG64 
UCAS Course Code Title: BSc/3DCA

Duration: 3 Years

Admissions Tutor: Martin Capey
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Programme Structure

Both BSc and BA applicants are introduced to the same practices within their introductory year, establishing key skills that enable all to decide whether they would like to continue with a science or art degree. In Year 2, BSc students specialise in the advanced areas of computer graphics and design using procedural methods of animation to develop dynamic simulations, innovative solutions and adapt the existing parameters of the software. 

The final year culminates in the production of a major piece of animation, as individuals develop new and exciting simulated animations and designs from initial conception through to the final digital product. 

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.

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 BSc Modules

Motion Analysis and Dynamics
Group Design Project
Special Effects and Post Production
Scripting for Animation

YEAR 3 BSc Modules

Major Project (Hons)
Major Project (Ordinary)
Entrepreneurship
Advanced Scripting Techniques

Entry Requirements

All candidates are invited to the Faculty for an informal interview. Candidates who bring a portfolio of visual work, digital or traditional, will have an advantage. All candidates must normally fulfil at least one of the following requirements:

Normally at least 200 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.