Year 1:

• Problem Based Learning and Research Methodologies
• Form and Context
• Rigging 1
• Narrative
• Animation 1
• Animation Craft
• Studio 1

Year 2:

• Rigging 2
• Editing
• Animation 2
• Animation 3
• Post Production
• Studio 2

Year 3:

• Procedural Animation
• Industry Studies
• Design for Interactivity
• Studio 3 - Animation

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of important topics, theories, issues, processes, tools and methods within the fields of Interactive Media and Animation
• Demonstrate familiarity with current research and development work in the general Interactive Media and Animation field
• Knowledge of the key principles, theories, tools and techniques in the area of Interactive Media (Animation), ability to evaluate these tools and techniques, and to apply them in a variety of situations
• Demonstrate ability to update his/her knowledge in the area of Interactive Media (Animation), both through academic study and professional development
• Knowledge of the history, traditions, and distinctive character of Interactive Media (Animation) and its place in, and potential impact on society
• Understand social, psychological and ethical issues relating to Interactive Media (Animation) and
  presenting the results to stakeholders
• Knowledge of applying Interactive Media principles, tools and techniques within complex scientific and industrial fields

Skills:

• Demonstrate the ability to apply academic knowledge and relevant results of research and development work to practical and theoretical Interactive Media (Animation), and make well-founded, informed and justified decisions and choices
• Demonstrate ability to reflect upon own academic practice and professional development, identify areas for improvement, and to adapt to future tools, techniques and technology
• Demonstrate ability to find, evaluate and refer to information and scholarly subject matter and present it in a manner that sheds light on the problem
• Demonstrate ability to appropriately and effectively create and develop Interactive Media and Animation projects in an appropriate multimedia format for each particular challenge
• Demonstrate ability to select and use the primary tools and techniques for managing, manipulating and visualising data in an appropriate and professional manor
• To critically select and apply a range of analytical and methodological problem solving techniques, based on research, and to be able to interpret the solutions and present results appropriately
• The ability to identify appropriate stakeholders and communicate, network and collaborate with these stakeholders at an appropriate level

General Competence:

• Identify and appropriately act on complex ethical issues arising within academic and professional practice within the specialist field of Interactive Media (Animation)
• Plan, execute and manage a variety of assignments and projects over time, alone or as part of a group, to successful conclusion and in accordance with ethical requirements and principles
• Communicate effectively using appropriate forms of communication electronically, orally and written, being able to present problems, solutions, theories and academic arguments in a professional manner
• Communicate and exchange opinions, ideas and other subject matters such as theories, problems and solutions, with others with background and/or experience in Interactive Media (Animation), through the selection and application of appropriate methods of communication, thereby contributing to the development of good practice within the community of practice
• Demonstrate the ability for self-reflection as part of a lifelong learning strategy
• Familiarity with current and new thinking and trends within the field of Interactive Media (Animation), and innovations in the field

For August intake:
Required:

• A reliable internet connection.
• PC/Laptop with the following specifications:
• Microsoft® Windows® 10 or 11.
• 64-bit Intel® or AMD® multi-core processor with SSE4.2 instruction set.
• Geforce RTX / GTX, or Radeon Pro W (Minimum Nvidia Geforce GTX 970 or Radeon FirePro).
• SSD drive for Operating System.
• 32 GB RAM (Minimum 16 GB).

Recommended:

• A Wacom Drawing Tablet link
• Two monitors.
• Headset with mic.

Required Software:

• Autodesk Maya: free from Autodesk – link
• Microsoft Office: free from Microsoft – link
• Substance Painter: free from Adobe – link
• Adobe CC, or CS6 – link (or own choice of painting application with layers).
• zBrush core - link