Title: 3D Character Animation

Language: English

Duration of the course: 16 weeks, full time

Course dates: 3DCA 2020: February 24 - June 12, 2020 (subject to change to fit with the Annecy festival 2020). 

However, please note that the course includes a bus trip (Viborg - Annecy - Viborg) and student accreditation to the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France right after the course.

More information:

• Get an overview of the course program (PDF)
• Practical information (PDF)

The 3D Character Animation course is right for you if you want to learn from the best in an incredibly creative environment and develop both technical and artistic 3D skills.

Under the supervision of animation professionals, you are introduced to the modeling and animation software Maya and to 3D character animation. You will be guided through a series of exercises designed to transfer the classical 2D animation principles onto the computer and a 3D platform. Focus will be on body mechanics and physical action during the basic training, followed by the advanced concepts of pantomime acting and lip sync - both introduced in 2-week mini productions. The course will culminate in a final project, lasting 4,5 weeks, which will be your showreel masterpiece: a 20-30 seconds animated short film.

What you get:

• An intensive course developed with the help of industry professionals
• Instructors from the industry who have up-to-date and production-tested knowledge
• Hands-on teaching and practice every day from morning to afternoon
• 24-7 access to your own personal workstation with industry-standard software
• Art and didactic materials
• Access to camera equipment
• Assistance with housing and travel advice
• A professional network
• OPTIONAL: Paid bus trip (Viborg - Annecy - Viborg) and student accreditation to the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France right after the course
  

Download 3DCA 2019 course program (PDF)

The application deadline for this course is November 29, 2019.

To apply for the 3D Character Animation Spring 2020 course, please use the online application form at the bottom of this page.

You are asked to provide a CV, motivational letter, and a showreel/portfolio. This can be simple exercises in a variety of formats (2D, 3D, stop-motion, cutout etc.).

In the event of a successful application to the course, you will receive a signed acceptance letter within 1-2 weeks after the application deadline. In connection to this, we ask you to confirm your seat as soon as possible afterward.

Application link at the bottom of this page.

Please be aware that there is a discrepancy between the 16-week course (112 days) and the normal 90-day tourist visa to Denmark that applicants would normally be able to get without difficulties.

The 3DCA course is currently offered as a single-subject course, which under the current Danish immigration laws does not warrant a residence permit under “higher educational programs” for course participants.

You can find further information about visas and residence permits on the official portal for foreigners.

The course fee is 2800 EUR (20,860 DKK).

The fee is the same for all participants regardless of nationality, unless awarded a scholarship. As per the rules of our co-funder Creative Europe MEDIA, TAW can offer scholarships to course participants from so-called low production capacity countries, but in special cases course participants from other EU countries, as well as non-EU countries, will be taken into consideration as well. TAW cannot grant a scholarship to every applicant but we try our best to help as much as possible.

You can apply for three types of scholarships:

• Travel to and from Viborg at the beginning and end of the course
• Housing (rent and utilities)     
• Course fee (partly or fully coverage)      

Please note, you must submit a course application form before you can apply for a scholarship. The application deadline for the course and for scholarships is the same, so please make sure you submit both forms before the deadline.

You can apply for multiple categories but please be realistic about what you need. Some applicants rely completely on a scholarship to be able to attend the course. You will receive an invoice for the entire course fee shortly before the start of the course. This will be sent as a PDF attachment to your e-mail.

We aim to locate housing options that are furnished and located close to the school and which provide you with the opportunity to live with other adult course participants from the same course program.

The prices range between 300-400 EUR (2200-3000 DKK) per month.

You will be offered a specific accommodation by the housing organizer shortly after you have been accepted into the course. Rooms offered are typically located in the dormitory Camp Logos, which is located right next to TAW. Please note that TAW cannot guarantee that you get the specific room type you have requested. In some cases, we have to accept what is currently available from the housing organizer.

Practical information
All rooms in Camp Logos are furnished with a bed, bedside table, bedside lamp, room divider, desk, chair, and kitchenette. Please note that there are no kitchen utensils for the kitchenette in the room but you can buy utensils at second-hand shops in Viborg. The school will provide a duvet and pillow, so you will only need to bring bed sheets and towels. There is also a shared kitchen and common area at your disposal.  

As a PRO course participant, you only have to pay a reduced deposit of 2500 DKK (instead of 10.000 DKK).

If you have any questions in relation to housing during your course, please contact taw.housing@via.dk