Animation and Game Art

Overview

Animation and Game Art are complimentary disciplines that combine creativity with cutting-edge technology and tools. On this exciting joint honours degree, you will have opportunities develop your artistic abilities and enhance your work as you develop your skills in design and practical areas.

The course takes a practical approach through the use of industry-standard equipment in dedicated studios. With the support of an award-winning teaching team and opportunities to gain real-world experience, you will graduate with a portfolio of work relevant to a range of creative professional fields.

Key features

• Students have access to the Motion Performance Centre where they will experience directing motion capture shoots before processing data for use in animated film or game engines.

• Stop Motion Studios with Dragon Frame, camera and lighting rigs.

• Live Projects with Industry Briefs for animation and game development.

• Learn wide ranging practical skills including concept generation, character design and development, 3d modelling, CGI animation, digital 2d animation, digital sculpting and UI design.

Learn more about the course at our Open Days

Visiting us is the best way to get a feel for student life at the University of Worcester. You'll find out more about the course, and have the opportunity speak to staff, students and recent graduates about what it’s really like to study at Worcester.

Book your place at www.worcester.ac.uk/open-days

Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a close-knit and high-achieving community where students are supported to succeed at every level.

The University is a truly inclusive place where every person counts as an individual. From designing imaginative facilities to providing practical support and tailored learning, we strive to help people of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve their own rich potential. We work hard to break down barriers and provide opportunities for all.

Recent University of Worcester achievements

• The University of Worcester has been ranked in the top 5 in the UK for Quality Education in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings every year since its inception in 2019. The University has also been ranked in the top 5 in the UK for Gender Equality in all years of the rankings and currently holds the number one spot (2023).

• Worcester rose to become the number one English university (excluding specialist institutions) for sustained employment, further study, or both, three and five years after graduation in the 2022 Government-published Longitudinal Educational Outcomes survey, having been in the top 10 in 2020 and 2021. 96% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022).

• Worcester is a leader in sustainability and has been awarded First Class Honours in the People and Planet Green League each and every year since 2009. In 2019, the University was named Sustainability Institution of the Year in the Green Gown Awards and was Highly Commended in the global awards at the UN.

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