Overview
The BDes in Animation (Hons) from University of Dundee is constantly developing to reflect an ever-changing industry, requiring graduates with new skills in new processes and software all the time. With graduate credits in Game of Thrones, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and the Disney Channel, the course is recognised for graduates who have the skills employers need.
At Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, we echo animation industry practice as closely as possible. You will work to briefs, learning about professional production practices within a variety of specialisms.
Each student has their own workspace in vibrant, friendly, industrious studios.
Subjects taught:
- principles of character animation (2D and 3D)
- narrative structure and storyboarding
- character development and design
- concept and production design
- life drawing
- acting
- production scheduling
As you progress you will specialise in one part of animation production, such as 3D modelling and texturing, rigging, lighting and compositing, 2D layout and backgrounds, and 2D or 3D effects animation. Industry speakers and mentors will help you to develop your ideas. You will work in teams, bringing your specialist skills together to create short films that showcase your abilities, as well as individual showreels that demonstrate your highly employable skills.
The art facilities include:
- animation studios
- labs with 3D software such as Maya and ZBrush
- labs with software such as TV Paint, Photoshop, and After Effects
- green screen studio
- drama studio
Careers and opportunities
Graduates are in-demand and are known for their professional team working skills, creativity, and technical proficiency. They have been employed all over the world in a variety of specialist positions in the animation, games, and VFX sectors.
Graduates have credits on animated and live action feature films such as:
- Wreck it Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
- Klaus (2019)
- Wolfwalkers (2020)
- Detective Pikachu (2019)
- Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
- Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
- Avengers: End Game (2019)
- Aladdin (2019)
Games such as:
- Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
- Call of Duty Black Ops 4 (2018)
- Marvel’s Spider-Man (2018)
- The Last of Us II (2019)
TV shows such as:
- Game of Thrones Season 8 (2019)
- Outlander Season 4 (2019)
- Happy! Season 2 (2019)
Kids TV shows such as
- Nella the Princess Knight (2019)
- My Little Pony (2019)
- others for the Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, and CBeebies
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Modules include:
- Idea Generation and Communication
- Communication Design Context
- Structure and Narrative
- Communication Design Practices
- Specialist Skills, Collaboration and Professional Practice in the Animation Pipeline
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- BTEC: A relevant BTEC Extended Diploma with DDM
- GCE-A Level: ABB
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 32 points
- Scottish Baccalaureate: Pass with BB at Advanced Higher
- SQA Higher/Advanced Higher: BB at Advanced Higher and BB at Higher
- SQA Higher National: A recognised Foundation Course or a relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units
- Welsh Baccalaureate: A-levels in appropriate subjects at AB
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21900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21900 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
1820 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 36 months.
- England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,250 per year
Living costs for Dundee
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Funding
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