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Animator Arran celebrated success while completing his studies

Arran Bull earned prestigious recognition for an animation project he helped to create during his 海角直播 degree.

Arran, who is graduating from the BA (Hons) Computer Character Animation, was part of a 海角直播 team which won the student animation category of the regional Royal Television Society (RTS) North-East and Borders awards with a short film about the experience of sleep paralysis. He is now continuing his studies at 海角直播 on the MA 2D Animation and Stop Motion.

Arran, 22, from Knaresborough, said: 鈥淢y degree and currently my MA have helped me to learn and refine my skills as an animator, as a director and as a team player. It's also helping me to learn about the industry so I can be prepared when I get a job.

鈥淚'm currently developing an animated television pilot, as my postgraduate course is helping to take us through the different stages of development and production. This will allow me to graduate with a pilot which I can use to pitch to networks and streaming services.鈥�

He added: 鈥淒uring the degree I was able to experiment with different ideas and techniques and work with some amazing talented people in group projects which has allowed me to learn how to work in a team.

鈥淪tudying at 海角直播 has really helped me to develop and hone my skills as an animator.鈥�

He added: 鈥淚 chose 海角直播 as it has some of the most exciting animation courses in the country, with lots of graduates who have gone on to work for big name studios. I also love that everything on campus is so close together.

鈥淚 specifically chose the study computer character animation for my degree due to its focus on television and film, rather than solely on games. I鈥檓 now refining my 2D animation skills through my current postgraduate studies.

鈥淭he University has also really helped in providing opportunities to make contact with industry people from big studios, through the University鈥檚 Animex and ExpoTees events.鈥�