Coming into first year, I was terrified. Animation is something I’d always been interested in but had no real experience aside from a small crash course I did, and at the start of year you could definitely tell. I struggled immensely with learning Blender in term 1 and it shows in my module results. I clung to the tutorials we were given and rarely strayed away to experiment on my own. However, as the year has gone on, I can confidently say that I see an improvement in my work. I have enjoyed every module – The World of Animation in particular as I love film analysis and took great interest in learning about animation in other countries. Additionally, I really enjoyed working with all my groups. I was lucky enough to be partnered with some lovely people throughout the course of these modules and I am so happy to have gotten to meet and become friends with such kind individuals. My peers are one of the main reasons I got through this year each one of them are so helpful and have been kind enough to lend me a hand whenever I have felt stressed or unsure how to do something. The teachers have been very helpful as well and have always answered any queries or concerns I had about the course.

Overall, I’ve had so much fun in this course. Yes, there have been ups and downs but I am so excited to see what next year brings!!