3d Games Art Design University Of Hertfordshire

Animation & Gaming

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#1 School in the UK for Animation & Gaming, as awarded by The Rookies (2017), at the CG Awards!

https://www.therookies.co/schools/best-animation-schools-world-2017/

The University of Hertfordshire's innovative Animation programme is recognised globally as one of the best, boasting students who exhibit extraordinary talent, supported by a first-class lecturing team with years of professional experience.

Students have access to industry-standard facilities including the new Motion Capture studio. The University's investment in technology allows students to keep up-to-date with the techniques, skills and knowledge required in the industry.

NOTE: Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, examinations may be replaced by an alternative form of assessment during the academic year 2021/2022. Please contact College Services for further information.

To be considered for entry onto one of our art and design pathways, you may need to submit a portfolio. For advice on how to build your portfolio you can click on the following link, where our academics explain what they are looking for: https://vimeo.com/album/4284984

*For Students enrolling on the above courses from September 2021 there is a £30 one off fee to cover the costs of Art Supplies associated with the course.

Fees

Fee Type	Stage 1: University Foundation	Stage 2: First Year Degree Studies
International	Two semesters: £13,500	£14,500

Location

Hertfordshire

Duration

Stage 1: Two semesters

Stage 2: Two semesters

Intakes

For two semesters

Stage 1: September and January

Stage 2: September

Stage 1: University Foundation

Modules

Two semesters

Semester one

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication(ILSC)
Practical Study Skills for Art, Design, Film, Media and Music
Introduction to Media Technology

Semester two

Business Studies
Introduction to Mass Communications
Specialist Projects

Progression rule to Stage 2

Minimum 50% pass mark in all modules with minimum 85% attendance required across all modules.

Stage 2: First Year Degree in Creative Arts

Modules

HIC provide subject specialist skill progression classes during integrated first year degree.

More information about the University's degree modules can be found on their website: https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/schools-of-study/creative-arts

Progression rule to Stage 3

Minimum 40% pass mark all modules with minimum 85% attendance required.

Students need to pass all modules to progress. All students study a collection of modules, totalling 120 credits.

Employment & career options

Employment opportunities include computer animation companies, work with games, TV and film special effects companies. Our graduates work and freelance with some of the world's best-known production and post production houses.

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