Southampton Solent University

What you'll study

Students work across multiple production pipelines and learn to make character‑led animation using both traditional and digital approaches. Specific areas and resources named by the course include:

• Classical character performance and movement, with a focus on visual narrative.
• Production workflows: traditional 2D hand‑drawn animation, digital 2D (including Toon Boom Harmony), stop‑motion and 3D performance using pre‑existing assets.
• Industry practice through live briefs, formative rushes and collaborative, iterative methods such as versioning, critique and peer review.
• Access to industry tools and software: Toon Boom Harmony, Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve support, Adobe Creative Cloud, and a suite of Autodesk software; traditional facilities such as lightboxes, special effects workshops and green screen rooms.

Entry requirements

Typical entry is via UCAS with a points range of 104–120. Flexible entry options are available and applicants without relevant qualifications can progress via the digital arts foundation year to develop core skills for the degree. The course is available through Clearing for the 2026 intake.

Career prospects

The course positions graduates for roles across animation and related screen sectors. The classical training aims to equip students for work animating characters for games, commercials, television and other screen formats, supported by a portfolio of practical projects and industry contacts.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

While specific scholarships and fees are not listed on the programme page, students are normally advised to check the university's fees and finance information and contact admissions for details about funding, scholarships, bursaries and international support.