The University of Portsmouth offers a part-time and full-time option for students to pursue a M.Sc. degree in computer animation. For students who pursue the program on a full-time schedule, they will be able to complete the entire program in one year. Students who are on a part-time schedule complete the program in two years. The curriculum in this program focuses on building expertise in technology while implementing, evaluating and reflecting on issues that are related to computer animation. Students study primary empirical techniques for original research, professional development and project definition.
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Ave.
Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 2UP
011-023-9284-8484
port.ac.uk
Bournemouth University offers a M.Sc. degree in computer animation and visual effects that is only offered as a full-time program. Students complete this program over the course of one year with an October entry date. The program is divided into four terms that last 10 weeks each; the first three terms are courses that are completed for the post-graduate diploma while the final term counts toward the actual master's degree. Students complete units that include animation software development, moving image theory, collision detection and curves and surfaces.
Bournemouth University
Fern Barrow
Talbot Campus
Poole, Dorset BH12 5BB
011-44-(0)-1202-524111
bournemouth.ac.uk
Leeds Metropolitan University offers a M.Sc. degree in computer animation technology that can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. Students in this program learn current and emerging animation, 3D computer modeling, rendering and visualization techniques. Students who plan to complete the program on a part-time schedule are expected to finish in two years of study, while students studying on a full-time schedule complete the program in one year. Required modules include 3D computer technologies, interactive environments, creative industries context and collaborative practice.
Leeds Metropolitan University
Civic Quarter
Leeds, LS1 3HE
011-0113-812-0000
leedsmet.ac.uk