A dynamic and creative community providing arts, design, architecture, performing arts, and media education.
Norwich University of the Arts is a dynamic and creative university offering a range of courses in art, architecture, design, fashion, communication, media and performing arts. Our vibrant community is driven by a passion to understand the world, imagine its possibilities, and shape its future. We are ranked in the top 30 in The Rookies Global School Rankings 2023, which also placed us 6th in the world for 2D Animation, 7th for 3D Animation and 13th for Production Excellence in VFX. Our diverse and dynamic community includes over 3000 students from 40 countries. We have an exceptional track record of launching and developing successful careers with our staff and graduates making significant contributions across creative and cultural industries, from global leaders to independent practitioners. For over a century, our award-winning staff and students have been at the forefront of learning, creativity, and practice. Inspired by critical creativity, our community is encouraged to challenge conventions, think differently, and give form and voice to new possibilities. At Norwich, we value everyone's identity, embracing makers and creators, performers, thinkers and researchers from around the globe. In Norwich - the City of Stories - we unite to shape the future of creativity and creative arts education. Join us at Norwich University of the Arts, where creativity thrives, and possibilities come to life.
Countries: United Kingdom
Location: Campus
Industries: 2D Animation 3D Animation Visual Effects Game Design & Development Architectural Visualisation Motion Graphics Immersive Media Graphic Design Other
Software: Adobe Creative Suite Autodesk Maya Blender Houdini
Programs: Bachelor Degree Diploma Masters Short Course
Courses
BA (Hons) Animation
The course will inspire and capture your imagination, balancing the fundamental principles of animation and design with cutting edge processes. You will master the magic of bringing characters and stories to life through a range of animation techniques – from 2D, 3D CG to stop motion. We embrace creativity in all aspects of the course, exploring innovative methods of moving image creation using artistry and storytelling to attract new audiences.
BA (Hons) Animation and Visual Effects
The course offers a perfect balance between mastering the fundamental principles of animation and VFX and breakthrough techniques. As you become an expert ‘world builder’, you’ll use visual effects to create character designs, enhance stories, work with directors or film your own shots, helping to develop a portfolio that could fast-track you into the animation or VFX industries.
BA (Hons) Games Art and Design
The course has an international reputation for producing graduates who excel creatively and technically. Our award-winning industry-led course follows a T-shaped learning model where you specialise in your chosen field yet crucially gain awareness across art, code and audio disciplines to level up your knowledge and experience as a creative, opening up a wealth of graduate employability options.
BSc (Hons) Games Development
Our TIGA accredited course has an industry reputation for its technical game development content, providing knowledge and experience to support graduates being hired into ever-increasing and sought-after programming roles.
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Achievements
Global School Rankings 2017
Awarded to Schools that ranked highly in the Rookies Global School Rankings 2017.
Global School Rankings 2018
Awarded to Schools that ranked highly in the Rookies Global School Rankings 2018.
Global School Rankings 2020
Awarded to Schools that ranked highly in the Rookies Global School Rankings 2020.
Global School Rankings 2021
Awarded to Schools that ranked highly in the Rookies Global School Rankings 2021.
Global School Rankings 2022
Awarded to Schools that ranked highly in the Rookies Global School Rankings 2022.
Global School Rankings 2023
Awarded to Schools that ranked highly in the Rookies Global School Rankings 2023.
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