Animation courses | Edge Hill University

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Department of English and Creative Arts Animation and Graphic Design

At Edge Hill, you’ll benefit from expert teaching that prepares you for exciting roles including character designer, storyboard artist, UX designer or art director. Hear from guest speakers who have brought characters like Danger Mouse to life and created a 31st Century world for Futurama. Network at events such as industry showcase Unlock Your Potential. Make the most of opportunities such as overseas exchanges.

Undergraduate courses

Animation

BA (Hons)

Graphic Design

BA (Hons)

Animation

BA (Hons)

Create worlds where anything is possible. Our animation degree, recognised by ScreenSkills, immerses you in the visual arts industry, teaching you how to delight audiences and viewers. Encourage your imagination to run wild and see your ideas flourish on screen.

UCAS code:: W615
Course length:: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Subject area(s):: Animation and Graphic Design
Example offers:: 112-120 UCAS Tariff points IB
Location:: Edge Hill University

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Graphic Design

BA (Hons)

Help shape the visual world. From the foundations to emergent techniques, with a focus on sustainability, our new graphic design degree develops your skills and ability to create visuals that communicate across multiple platforms. Enter a growing job market where graphic designers are very much in demand.

UCAS code:: W212
Course length:: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Subject area(s):: Animation and Graphic Design
Example offers:: 112-120 UCAS Tariff points IB
Location:: Edge Hill University

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Animation and Graphic Design news

Animation tutor demonstrates a stop-motion technique to students.

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Animated lives

Animation lecturers at Edge Hill University discuss the art that has influenced their professional lives.

Image of 'I love NY' graffiti on wall in New York.

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A life in design

Edge Hill University’s new Graphic Design degree has been developed with professional insight. The course leaders talk to us about their belief in the power of great, sustainable graphic design.

A student sketches animations on a computer screen.

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An extra dimension

Dominic Spall graduated in 2019 and now works as a designer and freelancer. He tells us about his experiences on the BA Animation degree and what he’s been up to since graduating.

A group of animation students creating CGI

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Top gear

Our Animation degree teaches you how to animate the old fashioned way, while introducing you to time saving technology.