Overview
About the course
- As animation moves away from its traditional roots towards ever greater technical sophistication, one thing remains constant: the need for unique and interesting characters for animators to bring to life.
- With an emphasis put very strongly on drawing, in this Character Design for Animation course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) you will be guided through the fundamentals of character design and all the stages necessary to design characters that may be used for traditional or computer animation, cut-out, stop motion, games, illustration, comic strips or advertising.
Programme Structure
Topics will include:
- Basic anatomy and construction
- Personality and facial expression
- Acting potential, implied movement and stylisation
- Standard production aspects of pose-sheets, turnarounds and 3-D maquettes
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Animation View 7 other Short Courses in Animation in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Please bring with you to the first session:
- HB, B or 2B pencils (not mechanical pencils)
- Light blue pencils (preferably Faber-Castell "Col-Erase" light blue)
- A4 photocopy paper (one pack of 500 sheets will last the whole course)
- A pencil sharpener (preferably one that holds the shavings).
- Putty eraser
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents740 GBP / full≈ 740 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents740 GBP / full≈ 740 GBP / full
Living costs
London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.