Animation

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.