Berlin School of Business and Innovation is in partnership with University for the Creative Arts (UCA). As a result of this partnership, BSBI is able to offer the BA (Hons) Animation programme. UCA is an acclaimed creative institution in the UK that ranks highly in all three of the major UK league tables. The university has also been ranked 13th out of all UK universities in the Guardian League Table 2020; and ranked no.7 in the 2021 Guardian League Tables for Business, Management & Marketing.

The BA in Animation programme at BSBI is designed to immerse students in the dynamic world of animation, equipping you with both technical skills and creative vision. The Bachelors in Animation programme covers essential areas such as 2D and 3D animation, character design, storytelling and visual effects, providing a comprehensive understanding of the animation industry. Throughout this animation bachelor’s degree, you will work on industry-standard software, preparing you for a variety of roles in film, television, advertising and digital media. Delivered in collaboration with the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), the animation bachelor’s programme offers a blend of practical learning and academic excellence, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to enter the competitive animation industry with a globally recognised degree.

The BA (Hons) Animation course will build your animation skills through lectures, seminars, practice related briefs and exercises as well as life drawing practice and sound production. You will also be supported through live industry briefs. In your final year you will be able to undertake primary and secondary research and demonstrate your newly acquired skills via demonstration of a strong portfolio of production.

The Bachelors in Animation programme is delivered 100% on-campus with full access to state-of-the art facilities.

You will earn a bachelor’s degree with 120 UK credits per year (equivalent to 60 ECTS per year). This helps student mobility in the EU when it comes to transferring credits from one higher education institution to another.

The BA in Animation course is aimed at those aspiring to build a successful career in the field of animation and animated filmmaking. You will be supported to develop a critical understanding in the field of animation in order to confidently formulate and pitch ideas professionally, as well as work on screenings.

The learning and teaching of Bachelors in Animation programme will consist of a variety of elements such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, animated/non-animated video, practical work, seminars and trips. The assessment strategy will include individual/group reports and/or presentations, case studies, essays, portfolio development, reflective journals and experiential work based activities. You will study up to four days per week, in smaller class sizes and more frequent sessions. Teaching takes place Monday to Saturdays, during morning, afternoon, or evening sessions.

INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION IN ART DESIGN AND MEDIA

• English for Academic Purposes, Research and Study skills
• Exploring Practices, Process, Materials and Techniques
• Investigating Specialist Practice
• Final Major Project

YEAR 1

• Animation: Contexts and Concepts
• Digital Skills
• Drawing for Animation
• Animation Principles

YEAR 2

• Animated Cultures
• Advanced Digital Techniques
• Short Film
• Research and Concept
• Animated Cultures: Study Abroad Option
• Advanced Digital Techniques: Study Abroad Option
• Study Abroad Exchange

YEAR 3

• Destinations
• Proposal and Pitch
• Final Film
• Dissertation

BSBI, in partnership with leading creative institution, University for the Creative Arts (UCA) is offering the opportunity to enrich your vocational qualification with this Year 3 direct entry bachelor’s degree in just a year.

The BA in Animation course will enable you to reach your full design potential with the help of industry experts. You’ll build a strong portfolio of powerful software skills and demonstrate effective thinking methods to navigate the challenges of today’s creative industry.

This course is ideal for those looking to enhance their expertise, confidence and skills in Animation. You’ll become equipped with the latest skills in digital design software in order to produce an industry-standard portfolio for future career opportunities.

This Year 3 direct entry programme is tailored to students looking to build upon their knowledge of the Animation industry and clearly communicate their creative ideas through a final major project.

Modules

• Contextual Research and Critical Perspectives
• Final Major Project
• Professional Practice

International route

• Delivery: On campus 
• Duration: 3/4 years (international route)
• Campus: Hamburg, Germany
• Degree awarded by University for the Creative Arts

Year 3 Direct Entry

• Location: BSBI Hamburg Campus
• Duration: 1 year (full time)
• Awarding Body: University for the Creative Arts

Upon successful completion of the BA in Animation course students should be able to:

Knowledge

Apply good knowledge of English to communicate relevant international, cultural, contemporary knowledge and historical, theoretical and professional contexts.

Demonstrate a range of general, specialist and transferable skills and competencies relevant to both postgraduate study and future employment.

Create a resourceful application towards presenting progressive animations results in terms of authorship, team efforts and all aspects of commercial animation production.

Application to the industry

Apply autonomy to deliver primary and secondary research involving the identification and use of relevant resources.

Create individual responses to all forms of animation production.

Demonstrate specialist skills and competencies related to their chosen field of specialism within animation and the wider creative arts industries.

Skills

Demonstrate professional skills through project management presentation and communication of ideas.

Develop a special focus on their chosen and specified field of animation results.

Develop an in-depth technical skillset to demonstrate their broad level of authorship and agency in their creative practice.

Demonstrate understanding of the theoretical debates relevant to animation in its wider cultural context

BSBI’s industry focused study environment is dedicated to supporting our students in reaching their career goals. Upon successful completion of the BA in Animation course, students will be able to pursue a role in the following areas:

• Freelance animation
• In-House animation
• Project management
• Web and app animation
• Filmmaking Special effects
• Art director
• Set designer
• Education
• Freelance 3D artist

Foundation International Route Option

Minimum Age: 17 (titles awarded upon completion of at least 11 years of schooling)

How to Create an Exceptional Portfolio will be available in this integrated international route foundation in art design and media course to guarantee you a direct progression into your BA degree course.

Academic Qualifications: ECCTIS UK equivalent to GCSE

BA (Hons)

Minimum Age: 18 (titles awarded upon completion of at least 12 years of schooling)

For direct Year 1 BA entry you’ll be required to submit an online portfolio via our BSBI Applicant Portal.

Academic Qualifications: A school leaving certificate with a pass to pursue higher education in Germany e.g. Abitur, Fachhochschulreife or Matura. Alternatively, an international baccalaureate, international school leaving certificates, BTEC/national diploma or advanced vocational certificate of education will be accepted.

If you do not meet the above academic requirements, applicants with professional qualifications and/or four years of full-time work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Year 3 Direct Entry

Graduates from a vocational academy/institute are not required to present a portfolio upon certified successful completion of their vocational training and are eligible for a direct entry into year 3.

Same is applicable for students who completed HND in Animation, Illustration or Animation or direct year 3 progression upon successful completion of level 5/Year 2 by a UK awarding body.