2D Animation and Stop Motion (with Advanced Practice)

Entry requirements

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Months of entry

January, September

Course content

If you want to write, design and animate a short film, taking it from initial concept through to festival-ready completion, this is the course for you. Learn how to pitch your script to industry professionals and funding bodies while critically engaging with animation through a range of theoretical frameworks.

Semester 1 focuses on writing, pitching and designing production materials. Explore the anatomy of animation, gaining insight into the layers of production and refining a considered creative approach.

Semester 2 moves into production. Work in either 2D or stop motion using dedicated studio spaces, technical labs and workshops. Develop skills in sound, editing, performance and direction, supported by experienced staff and technical specialists - ready to release the final film.

Ranked 20th in the world in the Animation Career Review International Animation School Rankings 2025. (Top 50 International Animation Colleges – formal degree. 207 colleges considered.) Find out more at tees.ac.uk/source.

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