Become part of an international, creative and open community

You will get your own workspace outfitted with all the necessary equipment to complete any assignment. You have access to the school at any time to continue your work.

Production equipment

TAW provides production equipment (both soft- and hardware) of the highest quality for different types of productions (2D, 3D and stop motion) within pre-production, production and post-production.

Sound Studio

You will find a fully equipped sound studio for the recording of voice acting, sound and music related to the in-house productions. In connection with the sound studio, there is a rehearsal room, which provides the perfect setting for a creative environment for students, employees and other working musicians connected to the school.

Library

Our small library is open to all students and staff at TAW. Here, you will find a wide selection of animated and live-action shorts and features. The DVD library contains around 600 DVDs, with more than 2000 titles. There is also a book section, with books on filmmaking, animation theory and practice, art and design, as well as instruction books on essential software, and comics. The library is located on the 1st floor in building 105.

Høgni

Høgni is your lounge and livingroom away from home. Here students from across the programs and courses meet up, hang out and party.

Our philosophy is that it is necessary to take a break sometimes when you work hard. We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, and we also have a yoga/relaxing room and a student lounge available for class dinners or Friday bars, parties and other activities.

The activities vary from semester to semester, but may include:

• Morning dance
• Life drawing
• Parties
• Film Screenings
• Yoga
• Film nights
• Swimming
• Improv nights

Buddy Program

All international students are paired up with a current student, who will contact them over the summer and help with practical questions regarding transportation, studying at TAW, living in Denmark, or anything else that may come up during the big move to Viborg. In the first weekend following orientation the school organize a social event with the buddies and other first year students. This is a great way to begin creating a community feeling with your new classmates and get to know the city a bit before school starts.

We assess your current skill level, unique talents, ambitions and personal goals, and based on this we guide you through the proceeding steps on your path with clear constructive feedback.

Educational philosophy

It is our position that it takes a well-rounded individual to be ready to meet the ever changing evolution of this profession and the world. Therefore we strive not only to enable you to cultivate the technical and artistic skills you need, but also to know your values and how to live with integrity to cultivate the professional life you desire.

Developing strong communication, presentation and interpersonal collaboration skills are keys to success we hope to install in you throughout your time at the school.

We expect you to take responsibility for your education and engage your own potential. The program underlines the importance of professionalism and constructive critique in the educational setting. These skills are particularly essential for the team environment that characterizes most productions in the industry.

Furthermore, it is a basic foundation of our philosophy that the school is built upon the experiences and initiatives of every member. Using the methods of deep democracy, it is our goal to forge a dynamic environment. Staff, teachers and students come together on an equal page to cultivate the curriculum, as well as the social and physical environment. This gives each individual the opportunity to contribute and engage not only as a user, but also as an active member of the community.

TAW Talks are organized by students and makes use of the many creative minds at the school to share their knowledge in a relaxed and conversational manner.

Examples of past events:

• John Nevarez – “How I draw”
• Tod Polson – “Art directing and production design for animated films”
• “How to be a moneymaking art student”
• Victor Perez – Screening of ECHO and Q&A
• Sarah Airriess – “How to draw on model”

TAW Talk provides a venue to connect you with other students in a cozy setting to share your opinions, ideas, and experiences. It is also a great way to get insights from students and guest teachers in other programs. Everyone at TAW can come with suggestions to people to invite to do a TAW talk. In order to get the news and get in contact with the TAW Talk team join TAW Talk on Facebook.

Student House 111 is a meeting place for all students enrolled in higher education in Viborg. It is a great place to meet new people and relax, play music, be creative and party.

The house includes a common area with a bar, stage, pool table, football table and cozy places to study, read and relax. There are also fully equipped music studios to practice alone or with your band.

The Student House organizes a Friday bar once a month as well as other social and cultural events throughout the year. The Student House 111 is a STUDENT’S house, a social mecca and your living room away from home. It is run for and by students, so you are welcome to get involved!

Like Student House 111 on Facebook to get information on events and activities.