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| 2021-2023 deadlines |
Note that this list of deadlines is a draft list only, and is subject to change. Students should always check the appropriate Module Guide and Assignment Brief to be certain of the correct submission date. And, of course, check with your tutor.
This list gives our MA students a broad idea of what to expect over the coming 18 months. But always double-check these dates - if in doubt, email your tutor.
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| Kiwi by Oliver Canovas DA703 PR1 |
2022
DA701 CW1 Friday 7th
Jan 2022
DA702 CW1 Friday 4th March
2022
DA702 PR1 Wednesday 30th March 2022
DA705 CW1 Friday 29th April 2022
DA703 PR1 Friday 3rd June 2022
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| "School Run" by Lee Caller: DA701 PR1 |
DA704 CW2 Friday 16th
Sep 2022
DA704 CW1 Friday 11th
Nov 2022
DA704 PR1 Monday 5th
Dec 2022
2023
DA705 CW2 Friday 13th
Jan 2023
DA705 CW3 Thursday 20 April 2023
Note that all submissions are due at 2pm
Missing deadlines
Missing deadlines is a bad idea and it's always best to submit on time, even if what you have is imperfect. However, sometimes missing a deadline is unavoidable. For more information on what to do if you miss - or think you might miss - a deadline, read this blog post.
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| Shark by Adam Sale DA703 PR1 |
Missing deadlines is a bad idea and it's always best to submit on time, even if what you have is imperfect. However, sometimes missing a deadline is unavoidable. For more information on what to do if you miss - or think you might miss - a deadline, read this blog post.
Modules
Five modules make up the MA in 3D Animation: DA701, DA702, DA703, DA704 and DA705. To see what's in each module, see below.
DA701 - Animation Mechanics
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| "Circus" by Neil Whitman for DA701 PR1 |
DA701 - Animation Mechanics - is the first module, taught primarily in Maya, and deals with animation basics, such locomotion and mechanics. It starts with simple actions such as the bouncing ball, and builds up to simple physical actions, such as jumps and throws.
At the end of Module DA701 students submit a project for formal assessment based on character locomotion, such as the one below by graduate Neil Whitman. You can read more about DA701 here.
DA702 - Character Performance
In this second module DA702, students get to grips with character performance, including complex physical actions, pantomime animation, acting, dialogue and lipsync. The module builds up to an entry in the monthly 11 Second Club competition, which is also part of the student's assessed work. Below is an excellent example by Bucks MA student Jinng Hwee Tan. You can read more about DA702 here.
DA703 - Animals and Creatures
This third animation module DA703 focuses on animal and creature work, with an emphasis on the kind of photo-realistic animation in which London studios like Framestore, MPC and DNeg specialise. Students learn quadruped locomotion, as well as how to animate creatures like birds, spiders and scorpions.
DA704 - Demo Reel and Final Project
This penultimate module focuses on the creation of a final project and also a demo reel to showcase the student's best work. A demo reel is the student's shop front, their display of talent and skill, and is the single most important factor in finding work in the industry.
DA705 - Dissertation
This final module is entirely academic in character, and involves the writing of a dissertation, under the supervision of Fil Ieropoulos. To see some information about how to pick a dissertation, read this post.
DA702 - Character Performance
In this second module DA702, students get to grips with character performance, including complex physical actions, pantomime animation, acting, dialogue and lipsync. The module builds up to an entry in the monthly 11 Second Club competition, which is also part of the student's assessed work. Below is an excellent example by Bucks MA student Jinng Hwee Tan. You can read more about DA702 here.
DA703 - Animals and Creatures
This third animation module DA703 focuses on animal and creature work, with an emphasis on the kind of photo-realistic animation in which London studios like Framestore, MPC and DNeg specialise. Students learn quadruped locomotion, as well as how to animate creatures like birds, spiders and scorpions.
DA704 - Demo Reel and Final Project
This penultimate module focuses on the creation of a final project and also a demo reel to showcase the student's best work. A demo reel is the student's shop front, their display of talent and skill, and is the single most important factor in finding work in the industry.
DA705 - Dissertation
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| "Mery" by Jinng Hwee Tan DA703 PR1 |
This final module is entirely academic in character, and involves the writing of a dissertation, under the supervision of Fil Ieropoulos. To see some information about how to pick a dissertation, read this post.
For more on the experience of studying at Bucks New University, come and visit us at one of our Open Days, take a virtual tour of one of our animation studios, check out what our students think of our course, and see why we're ranked in the top 12 creative universities in the UK.
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