Summer Course in Animation

Spend a week of your summer holiday immersed in animation at one of Europe’s best and friendliest drawing and animation schools!

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Type and duration

Summer course, 1 week 

Course start

June 30. - July 5. 2025

Course fee

DKK 3,900 (EUR 523), former students of TDA Classical get a DKK 500 discount

Application

Course sign-up is first come first served.

ECTS

The course is not accredited with ECTS credits

What you will learn

This course is an introduction to 2d animation for anyone who wants to try their hands at animating.

While doing exercises and small movie clips you will practice the craft of 2d animation, each time starting with an idea, then moving on to animation. In the course you will learn the basic principles of animation, and practice using them producing the film clips. You will also learn to use the animation software FlipaClip, which you can keep working in at home after the course.

Time schedule

You will receive a detailed course schedule shortly before the course starts. Except for the first and the last day, there will be six hours of teaching every day. Additionally, on most days there will optional activities in the evenings and afternoons.

Arrival on Monday 30. June: 14:00 (2pm CET)

Departure on Saturday 5. July: 12:30 (pm CET)

Accommodation

We are delighted to provide free accommodation options for all summer course participants at the school.
Participants can choose between:

  • Shared Dormitories: Simple, youth camp-style shared dormitories with mixed-gender arrangements. Participants sleep on camping mats or air mattresses in designated large rooms. Please bring your own sleeping bag, mat, or similar equipment.
  • Outdoor Tents: For those who enjoy camping in the Summer, there is space to pitch your own tent on the school grounds. Again, please bring your own tent and camping gear.

Showers are available at a nearby sports facility. These include separate gender-specific shower facilities, as well as a private shower available under special circumstances (limited capacity).

We have sufficient space for everyone, but we kindly ask participants to sign up for their preferred accommodation option in advance so we can prepare accordingly.

If you would prefer alternative accommodations, there are several options in town that you can book at your own expense.
(Please see more information about alternative accommodations further below under Housing)

Ready to apply?

Who can apply?

The summer course is open for anyone over the age of 16. Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a grown-up or have friends or relatives in Viborg or surroundings, where he/she can be accommodated.

How to apply?

The course is first-sign-first-serve, so you can sign up as long as there are open seats at the course and the link is available. 

We keep a waiting list in case of cancellations, if you try to sign up but the course is full, you will be asked if you want to register on the waiting list.

Payment and cancellation

You will be asked to pay for the course when signing up. When signed up, you can cancel your seat and get a full refund of the course fee until one month before the course starts.
Students taking part in TDA courses can sign up with TDA-discount. Please mail MARP@via.dk to sign up with TDA-discount.

Please note that you need to send us an e-mail in order to cancel.

Before course start

You will hear from us around a month before the course starts, keep an eye on your email account. We will, among other things, send you a questionnaire regarding practical issues, which we need for our planning so it is important that you respond to it as fast as possible.

Lecturers

Heidi Nat Holmeå

  • Heidi Nat Holmeå

  • Freelance animator and co-founder of Snackbag Studio
    • Studied Character Animation at The Animation Workshop
    • Freelance animator, cartoonist and teacher
    • Co-founder of Snackbag Studios

Need more information?

  • Other accommodation options:

  • The Animation Workshop/VIA University College (TAW) reserves the right to cancel the course should there not be enough participants.

    The course price includes teaching, materials and meals.

    Meals

    We take care of your meals throughout the course, ensuring you’re energized and ready for the activities. Included in the course fee are:

    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and an afternoon snack on all full course days.
    • On the first day, a welcome dinner will be served in the evening.
    • On the final day, we’ll provide breakfast and a sandwich for lunch, perfect if you’re catching a train or bus.

    Participants can choose between a mixed diet or a vegan option. Please let us know your preference in advance to ensure we meet your dietary needs.

  • Monday

    • 14:00: Arrival
    • 14:30-17:30 Welcome, class starts
    • 18:00 Dinner
    • 19:00 Evening activity (optional)

    Tuesday – Friday

    • 08:00 – 09:00 breakfast
    • 09:00 – 12:00 Class
    • 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
    • 13:00 – 16:00 Class
    • 16:30 – 18:00 Afternoon activity (optional)
    • 18:00 Dinner
    • 19:00 Evening activity (optional)

    Saturday

    • 08:00 – 09:00 breakfast
    • 09:00 – 12:00 Last day in class – exhibition, evaluation etc.
    • 12:00 Lunch
    • 12:30 Departure

Contact

Maria Skov Pedersen

  • Maria Skov Pedersen

  • Coordinator and Lecturer at the Talent and Skills Department
  • T: +45 87 55 49 44