Animation

Diploma/Extended Diploma|Extended Diploma , Level 3
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What Our Students Say

“I think it’s the fact of being able to progress your creativity and be able to work on very new ideas – so whether if you’re going to do like a music video, a documentary, a short film, those sort of like projects where you just get something new, something you haven’t even done before, um it helps to expand your mind into something completely different and work into something that’s not the same thing as you’ve done before.”

Scott, Creative Media

“You get so much experience, like you’re not just doing one side of journalism you’re doing all different things – so one day you’ll be doing some magazines and then the next you’ll be filming in the TV studio so it’s just great to get to experience all kinds of journalism so then you get to decide which part you want to go into.”

Alannah, Creative Media

“The course has helped me develop – I’ve been more social towards my team and other people. And it’s helped me develop my comms with more competitive gameplay. People in the course are very supportive of you and in the games they are helpful, give you comms and all that.”

Aaran, eSports

“Playing tournaments, for me, I think it helps me develop skills because mainly I don’t play tournament-based games, and in tournaments there’s very skilled players playing. So if I end up going against a really skilled player and lose, I can still learn from how they’ve played and try again. Support with everyone is great, we all get along, we’re all nice to each other and we all help whenever we can, and same with the tutors – they support us the best with how they are.”

Kai, eSports

“If you’re somebody who likes art we’ve got concept art courses here. Also if you like audio we’ve got a lesson about that. It branches off, things like other different careers you can do with this class. It’s not exam based so you don’t have to worry about revising a lot, it’s coursework based so you finish some of the product portfolio, hand it in throughout the course.”

Joseph, Games Development

Did you know!

  • Take advantage of our exciting industry links with Games Republic, GaMaYo, IBM, Sleepy Brain Studios, EGX Rezzed, Yorkshire Games Festival.
  • We provide full-time arts education to over 1,000 students every year, from level 1 through to BA Honours degrees. If you are successful in gaining a place on one of our specialist courses, we will work with you to develop your creative skills and prepare you for the next big step – either to university, drama school, art college or the world of work.
  • On average programmers and software developers in Leeds earn £39,228.80 per year (Emsi).

Course Information

Introduction

Start an amazing journey of discovery with this programme. If you dream of telling stories about faraway galaxies or creating epic battles between heroes and villains, this course is for you. You will learn how to use applications and software that are utilised by animators and VFX artists while learning about 2D and 3D animation techniques.

Contact: Cassius.langhorne2@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

Please note the Fees(Adult) may be free depending on student circumstances, please enquire for more information.

Who is this course for?

If you’re in year 11 or 12 and are looking to take the next steps towards your career these courses are for you. Our vast selection of vocational courses span a range of subjects and combine academic study with practical skills. Study in industry standard facilities and use our industry links to prepare for progression.

Benefits and skills

  • Use software such as Autodesk Maya, Zbrush and Adobe Photoshop.
  • Produce 2D animations and graphics.
  • Create 3D models and animations.
  • Understand simulation techniques such as particles, cloth, and fluids.
  • Entry requirements

    Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or maths.

    Available apprenticeships and progression options

    Progression may include further study at degree level, an apprenticeship, or relevant employment.

    Course details

    Duration: 1 year Diploma
    1 year Top-up Extended Diploma
    Start Date: 15/09/2025
    Fees (16-18): No fee
    Study Type: Full time
    Course Code: 76733-01

    Employment Statistics

    • Artists

      Average Salary
      £35,880
    • Graphic and multimedia designers

      Average Salary
      £31,200
    • Web design professionals

      Average Salary
      £33,800

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