Specialization in 2D Animation
Program Description
The M.A. in Visual Effects, Animation & Comics with a specialization in 2D Animation is designed for graduates seeking to develop an advanced and distinctive practice in animated storytelling. Students explore character performance, visual development, narrative design, and digital 2D animation while experimenting with different styles, techniques, and forms. The program emphasises creative authorship alongside professional production practice.
The program responds to the evolving digital media landscape, preparing students to develop original animated work for cinema, television, streaming, games, advertising, publishing, and digital platforms.
What You Will Learn
- Advanced 2D animation and character performance.
- Visual development, character design, and world-building.
- Storyboarding and animated narrative.
- Digital drawing, compositing, and motion techniques.
- Experimental approaches to animated storytelling.
- Development and production of original animation projects.
Career Opportunities
- 2D Animator
- Character Animator
- Animation Director
- Visual Development Artist
- Storyboard Artist
- Art Director
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Independent Animation Artist