University of East London
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Newham
E16 2RD
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Course contact details
Applicant Relations Team
Phone:0208 223 3333
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Course summary
Study animation at UEL and learn from award winning specialist tutors and animators working in industry.
On our student centred course, you learn your craft in practical teaching sessions, learning to use both core artistic skills and state of the art technology to tell your own stories.
You are encouraged to develop originality, beginning with the traditional foundations of animation and ending with a fully realised graduation film.
Tutors working in industry help you to prepare for your creative working life after graduation, so that your three years with us is the beginning of a life-long career doing something you love.
You can also take this course with a foundation year (FY), which means you it will take you four years to complete the course full-time, and eight years to complete the course part-time.
Modules
Foundation Year: Professional Life (Mental Wealth), Art & Design Workshops, Processes and Skills (Core), Art & Design Studio Practice and Portfolio (Core), Art & Design Specialist Workshops, Processes and Skills (Core), Art & Design Specialist Studio Practice and Portfolio (Core), Art & Design Contextual Studies (Core)
Year 1: Story and Editing (Core), Character Design and Sound Design (Core), Animation Principles 1 (Core), Animation Principles 2 (Core), Professional Practice 1 (Core), Mental Wealth: Agency 1 (Core)
Year 2: Animated Documentary Pre-production (Core), Animated Documentary Production (Core), Animated Fillers/Stings Pre-production (Core), Animated Fillers/Stings Production (Core), Professional Practice 2 (Core), Mental Wealth: Professional life: Agency 2 (Core)
Year 3: Final Major Project (FMP)- Pre-production (Core), Final Major Project (FMP)- Production 1 (Core), Final Major Project (FMP)- Production 2 (Core), Final Major Project (FMP)- Post-Production (Core), Professional Practice 3 (Core), Mental Wealth: Professional Life: Agency 3 - Freelancing at UEL Creatives (Core)
For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
Assessment method
Coursework will focus on practical outcomes from projects and exercises, e.g. films, clips, pre-production artefacts, occasional individual or group-based presentations and research-based assignments. We do not have timed practicals or exams.
The approximate percentages for this course are:
100% coursework
0% practical
0% exams
Feedback is a feature of most teaching sessions and you'll receive written or verbal feedback, outlining your strengths and how you can improve.
We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 15 working days.
Apply by
29 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:
- 1V88
- Institution code:
- E28
- Campus name:
- Docklands Campus
- Campus Code:
- A
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
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How to apply
Apply by
29 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:
- 1V88
- Institution code:
- E28
- Campus name:
- Docklands Campus
- Campus Code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Applicants will be be assessed by a portfolio interview
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements.
Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication)
Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision.
If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- Applicants are required to attend an interview for discussion of their portfolio of work.
- Portfolio
- Your portfolio should contain between three and five projects that you have undertaken in the areas of drawing, print, graphic art or illustration. It should be between ten and fifteen sheets in length and should not exceed A1 in size. The portfolio should show evidence of observational drawing, the development of an idea through to a completed illustration, and techniques and processes that you have worked with. We are particularly interested in seeing your sketchbooks / journals to see how you develop your ideas. At interview you should be prepared to discuss your work, ideas and ambitions. You should also be able to discuss graphic artists, illustrators or animators who influence you.
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.
As an inclusive university, we're proud to welcome students of all backgrounds and all ages. Mature students (over the age of 21) make up almost half of our undergraduate population. The University takes into account non-academic factors when making decisions and confirming your place for Results Day. If you have life or work experience that is relevant to your course, and can demonstrate your commitment to study, we can equip you to succeed.
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £14580 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £14580 | Year 1 |
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
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