Animation BA (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 45 graduates of Animation BA (Hons) at Nottingham Trent University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Cinematics and Photography.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Cinematics and Photography
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Cinematics and Photography 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20000 | £19000 | £23000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17000 - £23000 | £15500 - £23500 | £18000 - £28500 |
All Cinematics and Photography courses of Nottingham Trent University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Cinematics and Photography
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20933 | £18108 | £21051 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18375 - £24906 | £13095 - £22569 | £15928 - £26889 |
All Cinematics and Photography courses in the UK
Course Description
The UK's animation industry is global success, so there's never been a better time to start your career as an animator.
As an ambitious designer and creative thinker, you explore all aspects of 2D and 3D animation on this cutting-edge degree course. We'll equip you with the critical and technical skills required to produce animated works, alongside learning about scriptwriting, character development, storyboarding and cinematography.
This course will give you the professional, creative, intellectual and technical skills you’ll need to work successfully within the international animation industry. Learn about animation in a way that reflects current art and industry practice.
You’ll explore the different areas of animation through studio practice, academic research, and independent study. By the end of the course you’ll have developed project work and films that build into a professional show reel tailored to your own career aspirations, ready to launch your career .
Key features
- Study the broadest range of disciplines from course staff with expertise in drawing for animation, storyboarding, 2D and 3D character animation, experimental animation, visual development, previs, lookdev, story development, production and direction.
- Have access to industry-standard equipment and software such as Maya, TVPaint, CelAction2D, ZBrush and Adobe CC.
- Develop your professional skills through self-initiated work experience placements, industry competitions, collaborations with organisations and guest lectures.
- Apply to study part of your degree abroad through our European or international exchange programmes.
- Be selected to showcase your work at international film festivals, such as the Annecy International Animated Film Festival.
- We're ranked 12th best University for Art and Design in the UK. (The Complete University Guide 2021)
- 95% of BA (Hons) Animation students are satisfied with their course. (National Student Survey 2020).
Assessment
Assessment is 100% through coursework. You will receive feedback throughout each module and will be awarded a grade.
Career Prospects
This course will prepare you to work in the digital media field, in areas such as feature film animation, VFX, children’s television, heritage interpretation, advertising, and games production. You’ll also develop transferable skills for alternative careers in media, freelance design, illustration, motion graphics, teaching and academia.
Facilities
We are also proud to be launching the new Design & Digital Arts building to prepare our graduates for success in professional, technical and commercial careers in the growing cultural and creative industries.
This landmark building will place Nottingham as a UK hub for film, television, animation, UX design, games design, graphic design and more.
Facilities include:
Collaborative studio spaces for each discipline
Digital Innovation Lab and VR/Mixed Reality Studio
Exhibition spaces
TV and Film Studio
Black Box studio
Film Production editing suites
Screen printing room
Sound studios
Stop Motion Studio
Café
Our students’ work – ‘We Are Creatives’
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Animation BA (Hons) at Nottingham Trent University
| 35% | Media Professionals |
| 20% | Administrative occupations |
| 15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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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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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
Costs
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)
University Rankings
Positions of Nottingham Trent University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Nottingham Trent University
Established in 1843, Nottingham Trent University, also known as NTU, has four separate campuses spread throughout Nottinghamshire, with the main City Campus being located right in the heart of Nottingham. NTU is particularly recognised in British academia for having some of the best post-graduation employment statistics of any university in the UK, with the Institution helping more than 94% of their students get started in their chosen field.
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Student composition of Nottingham Trent University
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Total number of students enrolled at Nottingham Trent University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 31595
- postgraduates:
- 5235
- Total:
- 36830
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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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