If you have a flair for visual storytelling, this unique, globally acclaimed two-year MFA course equips you with the necessary skills to bring your creative passions to life on the big screen. The course enables you to push your creative boundaries, and discover your unique voice.
The course encompasses both the artistic and commercial worlds of animation - our graduation films have won some of the most prestigious festival awards and have been developed into world-renowned TV series.
All forms of visual storytelling are nurtured across traditional and digital media, including drawn 2D, CGI, stop-motion and life-size pixelation, allowing you to explore new animation techniques and storytelling approaches.
Led by some of the most talented artists from across the animation industry, the course combines art school philosophy with unrivalled film school facilities. You'll work on projects within a workshop environment that encourages experimentation and innovation and will give you the skills needed to write, direct, and animate films.
The first year builds a solid foundation across all aspects of animation. It is filled with inspiring workshops, including improving your animation skills, writing better narratives and developing fresh approaches to design and techniques.
In the second year, you will develop, produce and direct your graduation film, leading a fully crewed team who will enable you to bring your vision to life.
The professional pipeline of making films at the NFTS will prepare you to be ‘job ready’ upon entering the highly competitive field of animation while the creative freedom the course gives will help you steer an industry that thrives on innovation in new and pioneering directions.
During your time at the school, you will collaborate with all the other key departments, including Screenwriting, Editing, Composing, Sound Design, Production Design, Cinematography and Producing, giving you insight into their practice and how they can take your creative vision to new heights. Upon graduating, you will have led a complete production team and amassed an impressive portfolio that exemplifies your skills and prepares you for a successful animation career.
Beaconsfield, London, Part-Time, 1 Year (Monday Evenings)
Beaconsfield, London, Part-Time, 1 Year
Beaconsfield, London, Full-Time, 15 Months
Beaconsfield, London, 24 Weeks, Part-Time Blended Learning
Beaconsfield, 8 Weeks, 3 Days Per Week
Beaconsfield, 2 Years, Full-Time
Beaconsfield, 2 Years, Full-Time
Beaconsfield, 2 Years, Full-Time
Beaconsfield, 2 Years, Full-Time
Beaconsfield, 2 Years, Full-Time
Beaconsfield, 2 Years, Full-Time
Beaconsfield, 1 Year, Full-Time
Beaconsfield, 1 Year, Full-Time
Beaconsfield, 15 Months, Full-Time
Beaconsfield, 1 Year, Full-Time
Beaconsfield, 1 Year, Full-Time
Beaconsfield, 1 Year, Part-Time
Beaconsfield, 1 Year, Part-Time (Monday Evenings)
London, 1 Year, Part-Time (Thursday Evenings)
Online, 10 Months, Part-Time
Londond, 18 Months, Part-Time (Tuesday Evenings)
Learn the art of casting on our award-winning course.
London/Online, 6 Months
Gain a 360 degree understanding of film production.
London/Online, 6 Months
Leeds/Online, 6 Months
Train to scout and manage the perfect location for your productions.
Beaconsfield, 12 Weeks
Beaconsfield, 12 Weeks, Full-Time
Be a part of the new wave of highly-trained in-demand Post-Production professionals.
London/Online, 6 Months
This course is designed to help new producers enter the world of professional filmmaking.
London, 6 Months, Part-Time (Tuesday evenings)
Discover your own individual voice and become a better screenwriter.
UK Wide, 6 Months
London, 9 Months, Part-Time (evenings)
Train to keep film and TV productions running smoothly in this integral on-set role.
Beaconsfield, 3 Months
Beaconsfield, 3 Months, Full-Time
Give yourself the skills and know-how to create a high-end television drama series.
Beaconsfield, 8 Weeks
Beaconsfield/Online, 6 Months
Work with high-end broadcast sound equipment to bring great TV shows to life.
Beaconsfield, 1 Year
Want to produce state-of-the-art sports and live events coverage?
Beaconsfield, 1 Year
Train as a vision mixer in live and pre-recorded TV.
Beaconsfield, 1 Year
Build your skills as a 2nd and 1st Assistant Cameraperson.
Beaconsfield, 1 Year
This part-time Diploma equips students with the knowledge required to become a Commercials Director.
London, 1 Year
This unique course gives students the expertise to succeed in this demanding but exciting role.
Online, 8 Months
The most comprehensive vocational programme in script development in the UK.
London/Online, 14 Months
Get the professional training you need to kickstart your career in a world-leading UK Industry.
Beaconsfield, 1 Year
Hone your skills to become a confident and versatile comedy writer.
London, 18 Months
Could you write an award-winning film, TV drama or animation?
Beaconsfield, 2 Years
All the training you need for a successful career as an Assistant Director and/or Floor Manager.
Beaconsfield, 1 Year
Hone your skills from grading, finishing, through to delivery.
Beaconsfield, 1 Year
A comprehensive program which will prepare you for a career in location sound recording.
Beaconsfield, 15 Months
Launch your model/prop making career with a specialist course.
Beaconsfield, 1 Year
Launch your career as a film and television graphics designer.
Beaconsfield, 1 Year
Give yourself a head start launching your career in film or TV production.
Beacosfield, 1 Year
Train to create music that will emotionally drive productions across genres.
Beaconsfield, 2 Years
Gain the expertise needed to direct science and wildlife productions.
Beaconsfield, 2 Years
Gain the skills and confidence to become a successful documentary maker.
Beaconsfield, 2 Years
Make high quality films and develop your own distinctive voice.
Beaconsfield, 2 Years
Develop your skills as a narrative and technical editor.
Beaconsfield, 2 Years
Launch your career in film exhibition, programming, criticism or archival work.
Beaconsfield, 2 Years
Could you develop, finance and produce a feature film or high-end TV drama?
Beaconsfield, 2 Years
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