BIMM University
38-42 Brunswick Street West
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 1EL
Course contact details
BIMM University UK Admissions Department
Email:admissions@bimm.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0) 1273 840 346
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Course summary
Course Overview
The BA(Hons) Animation course equips students with essential skills for a career in animation. The course covers both traditional and digital animation techniques, including 2D and 3D animation, character design, and storyboarding. Students will learn about the entire animation production process, from concept to final output, and gain a thorough understanding of the industry’s methodologies and business practices. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for diverse roles in the animation industry, ensuring they are well-versed in both the creative and technical aspects of animation. The course is implemented using a Universal Design for Learning framework, which promotes inclusive education and accommodates the diverse needs of all students.
Core Study Areas
The course focuses on three key disciplines within the animation and visual effects industry. Core 2D and 3D art skills are developed through specializations in performance-based animation for film and tv
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2D and 3D Animation
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Character Design and Rigging
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Performance based animation for Film and TV and State Machine based animation for Games
Students are also encouraged to explore related fields such as Character Sculpting, Screenwriting and Creature Animation fostering collaboration across creative technology disciplines.
Industry-Relevant Skillsets
Students engage with industry-relevant skillsets that prepare them for both individual and team-based projects. Key areas of focus include:
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Animation techniques
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Performance
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State machines
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Production methodologies (Scrum, Lean, Waterfall) and development cycles
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Concept development, ideation, and prototyping
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Screen Writing
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2D/3D art pipelines for character and environment design
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Physically Based Rendering (PBR) materials and lighting
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Procedural asset creation and AI-assisted ideation
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Animation culture and studies
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Animation fundamentals
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Team collaboration
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Real-time applications in film and TV workflows
Modules
Year 1 Core and Spine modules
- The Creative Industries and You
- Animation Fundamentals
- Animation Character Mechanics
- Narrative Animation 1
- Character Pre Visualisations
- Introduction to 3D modelling
- Narrative Animation 2
Year 2 Core and Spine modules
- Defining your practice in context
- Creature Character Mechanics
- Rigging
- Explorting Practice through Collaboration
- Animation Studio
Year 3 Core and Spine modules
- Final project
- Pre-Production
- Writing to Animate
- Production
- Ready to Launch
Optional modules are available in year two. Please visit our website for more information.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- A100
- Institution code:
- B39
- Campus name:
- MetStudios Bristol
- Campus Code:
- F
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
BIMM University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- A100
- Institution code:
- B39
- Campus name:
- MetStudios Bristol
- Campus Code:
- F
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsInternational applicants
BIMM University (or our partner Met Film School) welcomes applicants from countries that will require a student visa to study in the UK. Applicants must meet requirements set by UKVI. Upon acceptance of an offer you may be required to attend a consultation with a member of the admissions team.
We are waiting on confirmation from UKVI that some of our campuses can accept applicants that require a student visa. Should these not be approved, we will be able to offer an alternative course and/or campus, subject to audition/portfolio and academic requirements being met.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Minimum of 2 A-levels at Grade C or above (64 UCAS points) or BTEC Level 3 or equivalent qualification, and normally three GCSEs at a minimum grade C/4, including English Language.
For applicants who previously studied in Higher Education
If an applicant has previously completed at least one level of a HE course, they may be eligible to apply to join the course directly at Level 5 for entry in 2025.
For applicants with relevant sector/industry experience
Recognition of Prior Practice (RPP) is an alternative entry route onto Level 4 of the course for mature applicants (19+) who do not hold the minimum qualifications required to gain entry.
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Additional entry requirements
- Portfolio
- Details of what to submit will be sent once an application has been received.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | a minimum of 5.5 must be achieved in each band (Reading, writing, listening, speaking) |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Level B2 | A minimum overall score of 170, and no lower than 165 in each band |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | the minimum points must met in each band: Listening - 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | A minimum score of 59 overall. At least 59 must be achieved in all four skills |
We also accept the following qualifications:
- ESOL Skills for Life Level B2 (Higher B2 on CEFR Scale)
- IGCSE English Language (First Language) at C/4 or above
- IGCSE English Language (Second Language) at B/3 or above
- International Baccalaureate Standard English A at grade 4, OR Higher Level English B at grade 4.
If you have studied a different English Language qualification, please send details to the admissions team and we will confirm if it can be accepted.
Applicants that need a student visa to study will be required to have taken a UKVI approved qualification, achieving the minimum requirements. Full details can be viewed on our website.
Applicants must have met the minimum requirement and be in receipt of results prior to enrolment.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
To nurture individuality and foster diversity, we adopt a balanced approach to admissions. We may extend offers below our standard entry criteria to those with strong portfolios. This means that not all students who meet the entry requirements will be offered a place, and equally we may make offers to students from disadvantaged backgrounds based on lower grades.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| EU | £15950* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| International | £15950* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The tuition fee shown is for year 1 of study only.
Fees may be subject to increase on an annual basis, and do not cover additional costs such as:
- Living costs (rent/bills/travel)
- Visa costs
- Equipment required for your course such as a computer, hard-drive, and software equipment and books
Sponsorship information
Each year we offer various bursaries and scholarships.
For further information, please view details on the BIMM University website
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