Program Overview

This MSc Computer Animation degree will prepare you to work in animation roles across the creative and media industries. Whether you want to work in computer games, television, film or advertising, this Master’s will help you to build on your existing animation experience, specialise in specific areas of animation and prepare for the career you want.

During the course you’ll have opportunities to attend industry talks, network with professionals and develop your showreel. You’ll graduate ready to enter the industry, and be able to showcase your skills, knowledge and experience to potential employers.

Taught by lecturers with experience in many areas of animation, including specialists in 3D modelling/sculpting, texturing, rigging, 3D animation, FX and compositing, this Master's will enhance your technical animation skills and subject knowledge as you use industry equipment and software to build on your previous experience.

You'll apply your learning in an individual CGI/Animation/VFX project, which you’ll tailor to your skills, interests and career goals with support from your supervisor.

This qualification is an option on the MSc Creative Technologies course. You'll apply for the MSc Creative Technologies course, then choose Computer Animation as your pathway project after you start the course. You'll graduate with MSc Computer Animation.

Course highlights

• Specialise in a specific area of computer animation and expand your existing animation skills and knowledge
• Access University facilities including high-end computers and Cintiqs (drawing tablets)
• Use professional level software including Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Substance Painter, and Substance Designer
• Join creative technologies clubs and workshops including ZBrush sculpt club, character animation workshop, film/animation nights
• Attend networking and careers events to meet and build relationships with potential employers
• Benefit from our relationship with with local VFX company Dark Cosmos Creative
• Attend industry talks