Animation and Illustration [with Placement year] BA (Hons)
Anglia Ruskin University
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Animation and Illustration [with Placement year] BA (Hons) and other courses in Design Studies at Anglia Ruskin University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Design Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Design Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £20000 | £19000 | £23500 |
25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £26000 | £14500 - £23500 | £17000 - £28000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22025 | £20113 | £23568 |
25-75 percentile range | £19981 - £25071 | £15144 - £24676 | £17604 - £29974 |
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Course Description
Become a skilled and versatile 2D or 3D animator, with a focus on illustration and storytelling, at Cambridge School of Art and turn your creative ideas into a rewarding career within Animation and Illustration.
Our BA (Hons) Animation and Illustration course explores the connections between animation and illustration, helping you to create sequential narratives using a variety of methods – from the latest specialist 2D digital animation, 3D CGI used in industry and interactive techniques to traditional handmade image-making.
You will develop creative abilities, technical skills and a personal language within animation, as well as sequential imagery within graphic novels, with the focus being on illustration and design
Perhaps most importantly, you’ll get time, guidance and support from a team of industry professionals, animators and illustrators who are dedicated to your creative development. As well as regular visiting industry speakers to inspire and guide you in your creative work, in your final year you will also receive guidance from an assigned industry advisor dedicated to the year.
At Cambridge School of Art, you’ll experiment and discover, try stuff out, venture into the unknown and find solutions, develop and create.
Industry-standard facilities
As well as our dedicated animation base rooms with workstations for stop motion and digital animation, you’ll have use of facilities including:
- Studios equipped with HD rostrum cameras and traditional lightboxes; the Cintiq pro 24 and latest digital 2D animation software; and the latest Adobe creative cloud software
- Dedicated stop-motion room with lighting set-up
- 3D modelling and compositing software, including Autodesk Maya
- Motion capture equipment, 4k cameras, lighting kits, and Wacom tablets
- A life drawing studio
- A sound recording studio; green screen and film editing suites; a digital photography lab and photography and film studios and darkrooms
- Ruskin Gallery, a professional digital art gallery.
You'll also have access to all our other creative facilities and equipment.
Careers
With an understanding of traditional animation and illustration, combined with expertise in cutting-edge digital design technology, our graduates have found success with leading animation studios and broadcasters, including Channel 4 and the BBC.
On our Sequential Practice module, you’ll focus on preparing for life beyond university, creating a showreel, a website and promotional material, as well as hearing guest speakers from some of the top animation studios in London, such as Passion Pictures, The Mill, FrameStore and Studio Aka.
Cambridge is the perfect place to gain experience – a creative hotspot that’s home to thousands of established businesses and start-ups. And, at the end of your final year, you’ll take part in our degree show in London – the perfect launchpad for your career.
Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our renowned MA Children’s Book Illustration. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
Employability and personal career development
Informed by artists, creative agencies and production studios, our courses support an integrated approach to employability. You’ll have opportunities to develop the skills and abilities they are looking for and gain a deeper understanding of how your academic learning relates to the world of work through Live Briefs and Ruskin Modules.
You will need to dedicate time outside of your course to develop your employability, through placements, internships or volunteering or through our partner scheme Students at the Heart of Knowledge Exchange (SHoKE). You can evidence this experience on your CV and talk about it in interviews to give you that all important edge.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Animation and Illustration [with Placement year] BA (Hons) at Anglia Ruskin University
30% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Natural and social science professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Conservation and environment professionals |
5% | Media Professionals |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 5.5
- Foundation Law
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Law
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- 5.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Animation and Illustration [with Placement year] BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note the fee for the placement year is £1,400
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Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About Anglia Ruskin University
Founded in 1858, Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is located in Cambridge, England, just a 15-minute walk from the City Centre. This university offers an extensive catalogue of Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses, as well as 8 student housing options at distinct price points. Cambridge is famous for being a student city, and those at ARU can benefit from that by mixing with those students working at the numerous universities throughout the city.
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Student composition of Anglia Ruskin University
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Total number of students enrolled at Anglia Ruskin University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 23010
- postgraduates:
- 5190
- Total:
- 28200
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Animation”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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