If you’re looking to study a computer games or digital arts degree, but don’t have the relevant qualifications or experience, this foundation year will help you develop the core skills and knowledge to progress onto one of our related industry-focused undergraduate degrees.
You’ll cover key subject areas including digital art design and the digital art industries, and work with your peers on group based projects to develop your teamwork and communication skills. You’ll also be supported to develop key transferable skills in preparation for your degree level studies including working independently, critical thinking skills, and taking responsibility for your own work and practice.
To aid study, you’ll have full access to Solent’s industry-standard facilities, including specialist labs, high-end dual screen computers equipped with industry software such as Autodesk, Adobe and Pixologic, and graphics tablets. You’ll also have access to a motion capture studio and lounge equipped with consoles and a life drawing studio.
You will be taught by passionate staff who are experts in their fields, with a wealth of real-world experience and knowledge.
Learn from staff who are experts in their field and who have vast industry experience.
**What does this course lead to?**
This foundation year will help you build the relevant skills and knowledge to enter onto one of our related degree programmes. This can lead to a career in the multi-billion pound games industry in areas such as video game studios and art production, to film and animation studios.
**Who is this course for?**
Solent’s Foundation Year in Digital Arts is intended for students without the required UCAS points for direct entry. This could be mature students returning to education, students without the required qualifications, or students looking to change career path after completing further education qualifications.
Course Details - Modules
FOUNDATION MODULES
Digital Art Design
Digital Art Industries
Digital Art Projects
Digital Art Discovery
Digital Art Final Project
Digital Art Portfolio
If you successfully pass the foundation year, you will automatically progress onto the 3 year BA (Hons) Animation degree. Please note that some of the modules below may change.
YEAR 1 - CORE MODULES
Animation Principles
Introduction to 3D
Observation
Animation Practice
3D Animation
Animation History
YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES
Production Pitch
Production Design
Animation Production
Cinematography for Animations
Freelance Animation
YEAR 2 - OPTIONS (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each academic year)
Animation Techniques
Stop Motion Techniques
YEAR 3 - CORE MODULES
Animation Final Major Project Proposal
Animation Final Major Project Pre-Production
Animation Marketing
Animation Final Major Project
Animation Final Major Project - Behind the Scenes
Course Details – Assessment Method
All modules are assessed by coursework as this is most appropriate for pedagogical approach, learning outcomes, skills required and design studio practice.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
W6W1
Institution code:
S30
Campus Name:
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
From a minimum of two completed A levels.
From A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP or equivalent.
An `optional’ online portfolio submission may be required as part of the selection process.
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds. Applicants who are not in possession of the minimum entry requirements but are able to demonstrate aptitude, enthusiasm and motivation will be considered on an individual basis and may be admitted subject to satisfactory interview and/or portfolio. Please contact us for further details.
In combination with other qualifications.
In combination with other qualifications.
In combination with other qualifications.
In combination with other qualifications.
IELTS minimum score of 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.0 in each component of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
TOEFL (IBT) minimum score of 71 overall with a minimum of 19 in each component of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
5.5
with a minimum 5.0 in each individual component.
This must be a Secure English Language Test (SELT)
All international applicants need to be aware that the English language requirements to attend Solent University, and the English language requirements to obtain a visa from the Home Office, may be different. This means that if you meet the Solent University language requirement to gain a place on the course, you may still have to meet additional requirements to be granted with a visa by the Home Office.
We strongly advise all applicants to visit the Home Office website which outlines all the requirements for a successful visa application and to take a look at this PDF document which outlines both Solent University and Home Office requirements for a number of language tests.
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
EU
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
International
12000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
East Park Terrace
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Southampton
SO14 0YN
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