Study Animation Abroad

• A-Levels: BBB-CCC (portfolio/showreel more important)
• International Baccalaureate: 28-32 points
• Art & Design A-level or portfolio beneficial
• Strong portfolio/showreel demonstrating animation potential
• Foundation Diploma in Art & Design common preparation
• Minimum IELTS 6.0-6.5 for international students
• Interview and portfolio review at most institutions

Your Animation personal statement should demonstrate genuine passion for animation through discussion of animated films, series, or studios that inspire you, awareness of different animation techniques (2D, 3D, stop-motion) and which interest you most, practical animation work or experimentation you've done, strong drawing skills or character design ability, understanding of animation principles (timing, spacing, squash and stretch, anticipation), relevant experience (student animation projects, online animation courses, animation festivals), interest in storytelling and creating characters people connect with, awareness of animation industry and career paths (film, games, VFX, TV, advertising), specific animators or studios whose work you admire, and clear sense of what type of animation you want to pursue. Discuss animated works that influenced you with insight into animation craft.

Animation interviews focus on portfolio/showreel review and creative potential. Be prepared to: present portfolio showing drawing ability (life drawing essential), character designs, storyboards, any animation work (even basic), discuss your animation influences and favourite animated films/studios with insight into craft, explain your creative process and how you develop characters and stories, demonstrate understanding of animation principles and techniques, show awareness of different animation specialisms (character animation, VFX, motion graphics), explain why you want to pursue animation and which area interests you, discuss technical skills and willingness to learn software, show sketchbooks demonstrating observation, character development, movement studies, and demonstrate passion for storytelling through moving images. Strong drawing ability particularly valued.