BA (Hons) Motion Graphics & Animation Design
The BA (Hons) Motion Graphics & Animation Design programme at the Academy of Design, awarded by Northumbria University, is a 3-year internationally recognised degree designed for the next generation of animators, visual storytellers, and digital creatives shaping the future of motion-based media.
Blending animation, motion graphics, storytelling, visual effects, sound, digital design, and emerging media practices, the programme encourages students to explore creative expression across both artistic and commercial contexts. Through hands-on studio learning, live projects, and industry exposure, students develop the technical expertise, conceptual thinking, and creative confidence needed for careers in animation, film, gaming, advertising, digital content creation, motion design, and visual media industries worldwide.
Course overview
LEVEL 4 (120 CREDITS)
MI4011:
Introduction to Animation
(20 credits)
MI4019:
Personal and Professional Practice
(20 credits)
MI4012:
Visual Language
(20 credits)
MI4017:
Films for Filmmakers One
(20 credits)
MI4014:
Introduction to 3D Animation
(20 credits)
MI4016:
Sound Design and Editing
(20 credits)
LEVEL 5 (120 CREDITS)
MI5014:
Character Design and Modelling
(20 credits)
MI5015:
3D Games Design
(20 credits)
MI5017:
Animation Performance
(20 credits)
MI5016:
Research and Professional Practice
(20 credits)
MI5018:
Compositing for Animation
(20 credits)
MI5019:
Experimental Motion Graphics
(20 credits)
LEVEL 6 (120 CREDITS)
MI6011:
Professional Creative Production One
(20 credits)
MI6021:
Final Project: Research and Development
(40 credits)
MI6014:
Professional Creative Production Two
(20 credits)
MI6015:
Final Project: Execution
(40 credits)
Career opportunities
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Story and Concept Artist
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Character Technical Director/Rigger
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3D Animator
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Animation Producer
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Texture/Lighting Technical Director
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Digital Modeler
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Stop-Motion Animator
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Creature Technical Director
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2D Digital Cel Animator
Other benefits
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Flexible Study modes
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NU is a UGC recognized foreign university
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Fully fledged International and local core faculty
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English language support
International
Students
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