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Bring your imagination to life and enter the captivating world of animation with Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences’ BA in Animation. This four-year, full-time program equips you with the technical skills and artistic foundation to become a skilled animator, fostering creativity, storytelling expertise, and a strong understanding of animation principles.
Key Features:
- 2D & 3D Animation Techniques: Master the fundamentals of both 2D (traditional) and 3D animation, including storyboarding, character design, animation principles, digital animation software (e.g., Maya, Toon Boom), and various animation techniques (stop-motion, cel animation, etc.).
- Narrative Development and Storytelling: Learn to translate ideas into captivating animated stories. Develop strong scriptwriting and storyboarding skills to create engaging narratives that resonate with audiences.
- Visual Design and Character Creation: Hone your artistic skills in drawing, character design, and visual development. Learn to create visually compelling characters and environments that bring your animated stories to life.
- Project-Based Learning: Develop your animation skills through engaging projects that simulate real-world production pipelines. Collaborate with classmates to create short animated films, exploring various genres and animation styles.
This program is ideal for students with a passion for animation, storytelling, and visual arts. Graduates emerge as versatile animators prepared for diverse careers in various fields, including:
- 2D and 3D animation studios (film, television, commercials, video games)
- Character animation
- Storyboarding and concept art for animation
- Motion graphics animation
- Stop-motion animation
- Explainer videos and educational animation
- Freelance animation
- Further studies in animation, visual effects, or related fields (e.g., game design, animation directing)
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences boasts a renowned Willem de Kooning Academy, offering a stimulating learning environment with experienced faculty, access to state-of-the-art animation studios and software, and strong connections to animation studios, production companies, and animation festivals.
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Application deadline for EU students is May 1.
Deadline Round 1: February 18, 2024 - EU & Non-EU applicants
Deadline Round 2: April 28, 2024 - EU applicants
Deadline Round 3: June 9, 2024 - EU applicants
Please note: non-EU applicants can only participate in the 1st admission round (February 18).
Admissions Requirements
Secondary school diploma equivalent to a Dutch HAVO, MBO 4 or VWO diploma and admission exam.
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Rotterdam
Netherlands
- 4 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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- Bachelors
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