MA Animation at Sheffield Hallam University

• Learn advanced creative skills and engage in experimental practice, applying stop-motion, 2D Animation and mixed techniques.
• Specialise in your preferred animation discipline to create an advanced and distinctive animated film.
• Produce a portfolio of project work to showcase your skills to potential employers, clients and producers.

On this course, you'll learn advanced and current techniques inspired by theoretical knowledge and experimental animation practices. You'll apply this knowledge to develop your own innovative and distinctive animation portfolio. When you graduate, you'll have the exprience you need to build your own artistic practice and collaborate with sectors that require specific creative skills.

Networking Opportunities

You'll benefit from a programme of guest speakers, as well as various relevant networking events throughout the year.

The Media Arts and Communications 'Pathways' networking event brings industry professionals from a wide range of areas in the creative sector. You have the opportunity to gain valuable insight into current industry practice, make connections with industry and arts organisations and take advantage of the various opportunities that are provided.

The course also provides you with the opportunity to engage with local industry, as well as established creative media festivals and events, arts venues and galleries.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in a variety of disciplines related to animation, including:

• stop motion animator
• 2D animator
• set designer
• puppet builder
• lighting technician
• compositor
• producer
• editor
• storyboard artist
• character designer