Level 3 Study Programme: CGI and Animation

You will learn a range of processes and techniques including Pre-Production Research, Planning & Concept Design, Production 3D modelling, texture creation, rigging, animation, sound VFX & render pipeline and Post Production Sound & sequence editing, Title sequence and Render editing.

Assessment is based on both practical and written assignments delivered over a modulated system based on three sections: Pre-Production, Production & Finally Post-Production. This culminates with a final End of Year Show where students get the opportunity to present their work to both public & industry sectors.

To join this programme you will need 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 (or equivalent) including maths and/or English.

The course will help you to develop the fundamental skills and qualifications required to enter either our very own course in Animation & VFX at Level 4, 5, 6 whilst also giving you the very real possibility to enter directly into industry through a chosen pathway with our industry contacts. Industry include Animator, Games Designer, Texture Artist, 3D Artist.

Although optional, students should think about the possibility of having the use of either a laptop or desktop (PC) which is capable of running the 3D software required for this course. You will be eligible for free downloads from the manufacturers for most of the specialist software we run on this course.