The BA (Hons) in Animation (2D and Stop Motion) at USW will give you an all-round experience of what it is like to be an Animator in a variety of industries. Within your journey as an Animator, USW will be there to support you every step of the way from film directing/producing to animating concept and design. Animation at USW is about developing fundamental core skills, creativity and professional excellence in your chosen field, underpinned by strong storytelling.  

 
We have created a learning environment which mirrors the animation industry, utilising studios with up-to-date software and hardware, and spacious stop motion filming rooms, fabrication suites and workshops to make puppets sets and props.  

 
Within our course we encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration with other creative disciplines including CG, VFX, drama, film, music and sound. 

 
You’ll be studying at USW’s creative campus in the centre of Cardiff where we have strong links with local industry such as Clothcat Animation, Picl Animation, Beryl Productions and Bad Wolf studios.  

 
We actively encourage students to undertake placements with our industry contacts throughout the UK including Bristol, Manchester and London.