Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

BA Animation Course in Newhaven

Cost�8250.00 Please contact us for more details
Duration30 weeks
DeliveryClassroom based
Start21 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Apply now →

About this course

BA Animation Course in Newhaven. Classes run at Newhaven Marine Workshop Campus, full-time over 30 weeks per year across three years.

You'll study the core principles of animation through practical workshops and lectures. The course covers hand-drawn and digital 2D animation, stop motion, and 3D modelling and rigging. You'll also explore pre-production planning, storyboarding, character design, film editing, and compositing. In the final year, you complete a dissertation and a self-initiated project, with your work screened at an end-of-year event.

Entry requires a Merit on a Level 3 Animation and Illustration course. You'll graduate with a BA (Hons) in Animation.

Who this course is for

Our exciting BA (Hons) Animation three year degree course will give you a solid understanding, and a range of practical experience, for you to build your career as an animation expert. You will focus on a mixture of traditional and digital animation techniques, while learning transferable skills and gaining specialist professional insights to give you the edge in your career in this growing, thriving industry.

Entry requirements

Achieve a Merit" on current L3 Animation & Illustration course"

What you will learn

  • You'll apply the fundamental principles of animation through practical workshops.
  • You'll create hand-drawn and digital 2D animation.
  • You'll produce stop motion animation projects.
  • You'll build 3D models and learn rigging techniques using CGI software.
  • You'll develop pre-production skills including storyboarding, narrative planning, and character and set design.
  • You'll edit film and sound and work with compositing techniques.
  • You'll blend live-action footage with animation.
  • You'll complete a final self-initiated project and dissertation in your third year.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshops, lectures, and talks from industry professionals. Assessment includes assignments, pre-production and production projects, and a final dissertation. In your third year, your work is presented at an end-of-year screening. There are also opportunities to submit work to animation festivals and competitions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newhaven Marine Workshop Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Animator, creates 2D or 3D animation for film, TV, or games.
  • VFX artist, produces visual effects for film and television productions.
  • Motion graphics designer, creates animated content for broadcast and digital media.
  • Storyboard artist, plans visual sequences for animation and live-action projects.
  • Character designer, develops characters for animation studios and games companies.
  • Stop motion animator, works on commercials, short films, and creative projects.

What you could study next

  • MA Animation or MA Visual Effects, a postgraduate route for those wanting to specialise further or move into research and teaching.
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Art and Design, for those who want to teach animation or creative subjects.
  • Industry-specific software certifications in tools such as Maya or After Effects, useful for strengthening your technical portfolio after graduating.
Apply on escg.ac.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at Newhaven Marine Workshop Campus

More courses near you