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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
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Animation View 14 other Short Courses in Animation in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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 Fee
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International
780 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 780 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
780 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 780 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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