Animation A Level
at Salisbury Sixth Form College, Salisbury · sixth form college
What the college says
Animation is an exciting and creative subject, providing you with the opportunity to develop skills in a combination of both artistic and creative components of animation, with the required practical and technical skills. Our Animation A Level will develop your visual storytelling, character development and editing skills. You will familiarise yourself with different styles and types of animation, developing your own style and creativity. Throughout the duration of the course you will study the animation production process and learn 2D and 3D software skills along with key professional standard software, such as Adobe After Effects and Blender. You will learn about historical contexts and discover important industry techniques, including rotoscoping and stop motion, and you will explore modern examples from leading production houses such as Aardman, Studio Ghibli and Pixar.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including at least grade 4 in Art, Photography or Graphics or a portfolio of work explored at interview.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Not on the Section 96 list, but a school or college runs it full time, so check the age range with them.
Where it runs
SALISBURY 6TH FORM COLLEGE (S6C)
66-78 Tollgate Road, SALISBURY, SP1 2JJ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · SALISBURY
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