Ravensbourne University London offers a Bachelor of Arts with Honors (BA Hons) in Animation program. This educational course is designed to help students develop professional, creative, and technical skills in animation. It covers various aspects of the subject including the principles of animation, storyboarding, character design, and animation production.
The program curriculum exposes students to traditional hand-drawn techniques, 2D and 3D digital animation, and stop-motion among others to prepare them for the fast-paced and highly creative animation industry. Emphasis is placed on story development, context, and continuity, which are essential in the creation of effective animation or visual narratives.
Students are also encouraged to experiment, innovate, and take creative risks. They are taught to incorporate design and animation within a range of contexts such as film, television, music videos, advertising, websites and games. The course includes both individual and collaborative projects which enable students to gain practical experience and learn the value of teamwork in the animation industry. Graduates of this course are expected to become innovative and professional practitioners in the field of animation.