Animation (with foundation year)

Overview

This Animation (with foundation year) degree from Wrexham Glyndwr University is primarily designed for those who want to pursue a career in the animation, and relating design industries such as visual effects and games. It explores all key aspects of animation production processes, drawing upon your imagination and using a variety of techniques from script to screen including 2D drawn, 3D stop motion and 3D computer animation and mixed screen based media. Emphasis is placed on your personal and professional development, communication and entrepreneurial skills so that you are well equipped to enter a diverse and rapidly changing industry.

Career

The Wrexham Glyndwr University Careers and Employability service is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.

Emphasis is placed on your personal and professional development, communication and entrepreneurial skills, so that you are well equipped to enter a diverse and rapidly changing industry. Our graduates have gone on to work for companies like the BBC, Channel 4, S4C, Disney, Molinare, McKinnon & Saunders, Passion Pictures, Asylum Models and Effects, EA Games and Traveller’s Tales, taking leading roles such as senior designers, VFX artist/animators, working on titles such as A Bug’s Life, The Corpse Bride, Frankenweenie and the Harry Potter series games.