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The Advanced Composites Design – MSc full-time has been developed in conjunction with industry and the University of Manchester as part of the Codate project, and can be delivered by new flexible modes that include block release and e-delivery. 

The MSc Advanced Electronics Design aims to bring students to a high level of knowledge and understanding in areas of electronics design that include specialisms the industry has identified as skills shortage areas. The course has been designed to help prepare new graduates in electronics for the role of design engineer, or for a career in research.

Course length: 3 years full-time

This brand new course looks at the increasingly popular area of animation. Designed in collaboration with industry professionals, the fundamental principles of animation are covered including, movement, action, character design and scriptwriting. You’ll have the opportunity to pursue your own aspirations relating to ‘modes of expression’ and storytelling.

At the end of the third semester you’ll be able to choose one of two pathways, either animation or animation for games design.

The course has a distinct emphasis at each level which combined provide a comprehensive range of skills, knowledge and understanding which enable you to secure professional positions as commercial animators and/or practitioners in closely related professions on graduation. These emphasis in broad terms are:

Level 4 – Animation Principles and Skills

Level 5 – Visual Communication and Skills

Level 6 – Professional Practice (Employability) incl. skills

Professional studio practice forms the basis of the course, providing a ‘hands on’ approach to learning animation.

This is supported by creative thinking strategies and methodologies, and a spirit of innovation is encouraged throughout. Drawing forms an integral component at all levels of the programme.

The Faculty has made significant investment in resources to support Animation and Filmmaking, including the acquisition of a MILO motion control unit and Motion Capture facilities.

You will also have the opportunity to students to study abroad, engage in regular field trips and attend specialist guest lectures.

The course is delivered by our experienced staff who include traditional animators, CGI specialists and Visual Communicators. The programme also benefits form specialist technical support staff.

Career Prospects

It is expected that graduates of the programme will be successfully employed as animators in a range of contexts, including the Games Design industry, as well as successfully gaining entry to postgraduate courses. Graduates may also gain career fulfilment in a range of related specialisms, including areas such as: Art Direction, CG and Stop-Motion Modelling, Editing, Post-processing, Post-production, Storyboarding, Sound design, Concept art, Motion Graphics, Scriptwriting etc.

This Architectural Design Technology BSc degree is designed to give students the skills necessary to work in such an environment and provides knowledge in all aspects of building design, science and technology.

The Masters studio in architectural design, directed by Professor Neil Spiller is a 12-month full-time programme concentrating on advanced design. It directly encourages the individual to discover his or her individual expression.

The Architecture (Design) MArch is the core skill of the architect, yet research shows that the time devoted to design diminishes as the practising architect progresses through his or her career. This course is designed to redress this balance.