ANIMATING TOMORROWS

Animation and Games Degrees

Animators and games designers are a major force in 21st century entertainment. Advance your creative talent and develop new technical skills on our Animation and Games courses.

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From computer animation and traditional film-based 2D and stop-motion, to 3D computer generated imagery and games design, you will have the opportunity to pitch to industry and study in the heart of Cardiff.


Course Highlights

Cutting-edge technology

Facilities for motion-capture, greenscreen, VR and more

Work within industry

Pitch your ideas and visions to companies and employers

Award-winning alumni

Who have worked on global films, TV shows and games

Top in Wales

For Animation and Games (Guardian University Guide 2024)

Animation and Games Courses

Animation - MA

Whether you want to be a 2D animator, CG rigger, or Stop Motion model maker, our course provides a comprehensive and immersive learning experience that will elevate your current skills and equip you with innovative tools to redefine the boundaries of storytelling and bring your artistic visions to life.

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Animation (2D and Stop Motion) - BA (Hons)

Discover your creative voice and prepare for a career in 2D and stop motion animation through hands-on projects and studio visits across the UK.

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Computer Animation - BA (Hons)

This course is recognised by industry professionals as one of the top UK educational providers for 3D CG Animation and 3D CG Art. It’s one of only two degree courses in the UK to hold ScreenSkills Accreditations in both the animation and games categories.

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Computer Games Design - BA (Hons)

Through our professional live briefs, students will have the opportunity to pitch ideas, present games and gain valuable feedback and advice from industry professionals.

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Game Art - BA (Hons)

The Game Art course includes professional live briefs, competitions, game jams and project collaborations with other courses such as Games Design and Computer Animation to design, develop and publish games for PC, console and mobile games.

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Games Enterprise - MA

As part of becoming a video game making master, you will develop several game projects that have robust documentation, detailed business strategy and, of course, a game to be proud of.

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Why USW?

Has been ranked in the Top 50

Schools in the World for Animation, Games & VFX

Why USW?

Ranked in the Top 20

Production Excellence in Console Games at this years Rookies.


STUDENT WORK

“It’s nice to know that my work has contributed to an Oscar nomination. That’s pretty cool!”

Chaitan Joshi

BA (Hons) Computer Animation Graduate

Study in the heart of Cardiff

Cardiff is one of the most affordable cities in the UK too, so it’s perfect for cash-strapped students. There’s always something happening or new places to discover.


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Upcoming Open Days

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Come and meet us on campus and see what make us special. Discover our facilities, explore the campus and meet academics from your course.


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