Bachelor in AnimationProgramme scopeThe Bachelor in Animation is a 2-year curriculum designed by the University of Luxembourg Competence Centre and the Lycée des Arts et Métiers (LAM) and hosted by the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE). With the BTS Dessin d'Animation, the LAM has been offering a successful hands-on technical diploma in traditional and 2D digital animation for more than 25 years; on top of this strong traditional and 2D foundation, the Bachelor in Animation delivers an academic degree in 3D Computer Animation with strong emphasis on employability, entrepreneurship and artistic and technical skills. The programme aims at giving the students the means to master the fundamentals in order to enter the animation industry in Luxembourg or on an international level. Theoretical courses are coupled with project-based learning modules taught by a roster of industry professionals with first-hand production and film-making experience in Animation The Bachelor in Animation is a diploma awarded by the University of Luxembourg. Target groups
Programme detailsThis study programme is addressed to students that already have basic competences in Animation. Students are then only required to complete 4 semesters, namely from semester 3 to semester 6. Below you can find an overall description of each semester. Semester 3: Introduction to 3D Computer Animation and consolidation of Visual Storytelling techniques Semester 4: Mobility semester at a foreign university in a Computer Animation programme Semester 5: Advanced techniques in 3D computer Animation and specialization in animation or modelling Semester 6: Final project (demoreel), thesis and internship in an animation studio About the Mobility Semester:
Highlights of the programme
ApplicationAdmission CriteriaCandidates for admission at the Computer Animation are required to hold:
Selection Criteria
Please note that applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this study programme will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other related programmes. Internal CandidatesIf you are a student enrolled in the BTS Dessin d’Animation at the Lycée des Arts et Métiers (LAM) at the time of the application request, in addition to the usual application documents, you will have to send us:
External CandidatesIf you are not enrolled in the BTS Dessin d’Animation at the Lycée des Arts et Métiers at the time of the application request, in addition to the usual application documents, you will have to send us:
After a first pre-selection, applicants may be invited to an individual, multilingual interview. The Visual Art Portfolio should include:
More information on the admission procedure is available on our Application section. Career opportunitiesEntry level position as a: Concept Artist, Layout Artist, Animator, Background Artist, Storyboard Artist, 2D Generalist, 3D Modeler, Texture Artist, 3D Animator or become an Independent Filmmaker. Continue your education with a Master’s in Computer Animation, Media Studies, Gaming, Cinema or related fields. ContactFor more information please contact Emanuela Rossi or Estelle Derouillat at bachelor@competence.lu |
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