Higher National Certificate/Diploma The Animation Industry

• Flexible delivery enabling you to work and learn at the same time
• Exciting and varied programme of theoretical and practical subjects
• Professional and inspirational staff
• Opportunities to gain valuable industry experience
• Small group sizes

Applicants should normally be at least 18 years of age. Applications are welcomed from candidates with a subject-specific Level 3 course such as a National Subsidiary/Diploma/Extended    Diploma, A Level, Access to Higher Education Course, or a work-based course, such as NVQ 3 or Advanced Apprenticeship with a minimum 48 UCAS points achieved. Mature  students may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.

Applicants will be required to attend an interview and will be asked to provide a portfolio or artwork to demonstrate their ability to draw as this is will be a requirement of the course.

The Higher National Certificate (HNC) is a Level 4 qualification made up of 120 credits.

The Higher National Diploma (HND) is a Level 4 and Level 5 qualification made up of 240 credits.

Year 1 Level 4 Module A: Process & Practice

The learning and teaching for this module integrate Essential Content across two Assessment Units:

A1: Concept & Development (85 credits)

A2: Creative Project (35 credits)

Year 2 Level 5 Module B: Professional Creative Practice

The learning and teaching for this module integrate Essential Content across two Assessment Units:

B1: Personal Professional Development (45 credits)

B2: Professional Project (75 credits)

See Unit Descriptor Handbook on our website for further details of content.

The course is predominantly assessed through the completion of assignment projects. Much of the study will require work outside of formal classes, so self-motivation and good time management skills are essential. As a guideline you are advised that a 15-credit unit approximates to a learning time of 150 hours.

A key progression path for BTEC HNC and HND learners is to the second or third year of a degree or honours degree programme, depending on the match of the BTEC Higher National units to the degree programme in question. Depending on the entry requirements of individual universities successful completion of the course will enable you to apply to top up to a range of degree level courses in related subject areas.  UCAS course search https://digital.ucas.com/search will enable you to explore options for Top Up courses available throughout the UK.

Career opportunities for students completing the course include a variety of roles within the creative industry such as: concept artist; freelance illustrator; 3D game artist; 3D film artist; 3D animator; compositor; digital painter; editing assistant (animation); lighting TD; matchmove artist; production assistant (animation); production designer (animation); roto artist; storyboard artist; storyboard assistant; layout artist; set designer; graphic designer; technical director; architectural illustrator; vfx artist; motion graphics artist.

The course fees for all students for this course will be £6250 per annum. Details of the student finance available for all higher education students can be found on the student finance website www.gov.uk/student-finance.  Note this course is classed as full-time HIGHER EDUCATION.

For information and advice on course fees please contact Roz Osborne at email roz_osborne@weymouth.ac.uk or telephone 01305 764733.

Additional Course Costs

Includes approximately £500 towards trips and visits. *Note – All costs may be subject to change and may vary dependent on place of purchase.

Please note International Students will be charged an additional £250 admin fee on top of their tuition fee.