At The Animation Workshop, we are happy to welcome exchange students to our Bachelor programs. Please note, however, that we have a limited capacity for taking in exchange students. This means that we do not always have available seats, and we are only able to confirm a place after the completed application procedure (see below).
Exchange Program - Dates and deadlines
Bachelor in Animation: Character Animation Program
SPRING 2021: APPLICATION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 1, 2020 CA 2nd semester (spring terms only)
Courses and assignments focused on 2D animation and short film production in a team with a focus on character design and animation.
CA 4th semester (spring terms only)
The program deepens into more advanced 3D animation in Maya as well as animation shot production for the NGO film and classes on story structure and pitch development.
CA 6th semester (spring terms only)
Focuses on working within an animation team on a short film or game in the medium of choice, depending upon the productions of the given year, 2d, 3d, stop motion or mixed media animation.
FALL 2021: APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2021
CA 3rd semester (fall terms only)
Courses and assignments on the basics of 3D animation in Maya as well as touching on cinematography. Idea development and preproduction for a 3D film for an NGO done in a group.
Bachelor in Animation: CG Artist program
SPRING 2021: APPLICATION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 1, 2020 CGA 2nd semester (spring terms only)
On the CG Arts program focuses on design and modeling characters, rigging and short filmmaking in teams with a focus on backgrounds and compositing for 2D films.
CGA 4th semester (spring terms only)
The program deepens into more advanced modeling, rigging, and look development as well as shot production for the NGO film and classes on story structure and pitch development.
CGA 6th semester (spring terms only)
Focuses on working within a CG team on a short film or game in the medium of choice, depending upon the productions for the year, 3D set dressing, texturing, background painting, FX and/or compositing.
FALL 2021: APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2021
CGA 3rd semester (fall terms only)
Involves compositing course in Nuke and the quadruped project; designing a quadruped and taking it through the pipeline – modeling, sculpting, texturing, shading, lighting, rendering, and integrating the character into a live action plate. There are also classes touching on cinematography and Idea development & preproduction for a 3D film for an NGO done in a group.
Bachelor in Graphic Storytelling
SPRING 2021: APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1, 2020
GS 4th semester (spring term, odd years)
Explores a range of different storytelling genres and methods, culminating in a graphic novel pitch featuring 10 sample pages and a comprehensive synopsis, marking the students’ first stab at a long form story.
FALL 2021: APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2021
GS 1st semester
The first semester of GS focuses on the basic elements of being a Graphic Storyteller; through workshops on Sequential Storytelling, Drawing, Writing and beyond, students hone their skills and knowledge as cartoonists.
GS 5th semester
During 5th semester, we explore a range of related media: from simple animation, storyboarding to interactive comics. In addition, students will create and update Five Year Plans for their careers as well as take the first steps into creating a professional portfolio.
SPRING 2022: APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1ST, 2021
GS 2nd semester (spring term, even years) – is all about telling satisfying and compelling short stories in crystal clear comics form and culminates with a collaborative anthology magazine project.
GS 6th semester (spring term, even years) – this semester deepens into more advanced sequential storytelling, including advanced writing techniques. The semester also features a five-week production where the students create Applied Cartoons together with outside clients.
FALL 2022: APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2021
GS 3rd semester (fall term, even years)
Focuses on illustration for books, magazines and newspapers, world building and IP generation, plus color theory and comics coloring.
SPRING 2023: APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1, 2021
GS 4th semester (spring term, odd years) Explores a range of different storytelling genres and methods, culminating in a graphic novel pitch featuring 10 sample pages and a comprehensive synopsis, marking the students’ first stab at a long form story.
How to apply for an exchange stay?
In order to apply for an exchange to the Bachelor programs, you must send the following documents to our study administration (taw.bachelor@via.dk):
Requirements for an exchange to BA in Animation (Character Animation or CG Arts)
In order to apply for an exchange semester in the Animation program, you must hand in a PDF portfolio, which shows a representation of the key subjects in the portfolio requirements for the program you apply to:
In addition to the portfolio, exchange applicants to the Animation program should include animation or computer graphics work, depending on which program they wish to join, showing a skill set, which is comparable to a first year reel for application to the second year, and a second-year reel for application to the third year. You can find an overview over the content of the available exchange semesters here.
After the application deadline, we will review the applications, and invite the qualified applicants to participate in Skype interview, in order to clarify expectations and determine whether the course you applied to is a good match for you.
You will be notified of our decision before December 1st for the spring term, and before June 1st for the fall term.
Requirements for an exchange to BA in Graphic Storytelling 2020/2021
In order to apply for an exchange semester in the Graphic Storytelling program, you must send us examples of your work/a link to a portfolio website. Please note that we may ask for more samples if we find it hard to judge your level based on the work handed in.
After the application deadline, we will review the applications and invite qualified applicants to participate in an online interview (e.g. Skype). The interview is meant to clarify expectations and determine whether the course you applied to is a good match for you.
You will be notified of our decision before August 1st for the fall term and before December 1st for the spring term.
Fees and finances for exchange students
Exchange students are normally free of tuition fees. Please note, however, that all students, including exchange students, must pay the monthly materials fee covering materials, software, hardware, drawing equipment, prints, etc. The fee is DKK 2.300 per month for Animation students and DKK 2,200 per month for GS students.