A course that is responsive to the needs of industry
Here at PgDip Character Animation, we like to maintain close links with the industry we serve. Our SKILLSET Media Academy status is a testament that we produce graduates of the high standard that industry requires. If you would like to be a mentor to one of our students or to give us any feedback on training requirements for your company that you think we should incorporate into our curriculum, please get in touch.Opportunities also exist for companies to sponsor student projects and competitions, enabling access to animation talent and a publicity opportunity to promote your company.
Images from the Fragile X health information DVD
Recruitment
Want to employ an animator?
If you are looking to employ an animator, please get in touch with us. We email a regular newsletter to our graduates with information about job opportunities, festivals, competitions etc. We have over 450 graduates now, most of whom are employed in high profile animation and post-production companies or freelancing. Many companies contact us when they are looking to recruit animators as they can be sure of the high standard of our graduates.
Please note, in accordance with European law we will not forward opportunities that are unpaid.
Briefs
The course is structured around project-based learning. Projects have been set by companies including:
EA Games
Jetix
Granada Kids
MTV
Sky
Stills from films for the National Gallery
Commercial projects
Companies we have done commercial projects for include:
Cartoon Network: idents for broadcast
Camden Council: children's information film
Design Lab, Fragile X: health information DVD
National Gallery: short films inspired by the collection of paintings
Workshops
We have created animation workshops for the following organisations:
Animals Lawsuit
BFI
V&A
Animation workshop, Friday Late Animate, Raphael Gallery, V&A
Staff training
The course team are able to provide consultancy, research and tailor-made training. We have created customised courses for:
Double Negative
MPC
Sony Games
Mentors
If you are interested in supporting the future of the animation industry by mentoring one of our students, please get in touch. This involves around 6-7 meetings in a 9 month period, hwere you would review and give them feedback on their work.