Overview
Throughout the Master of Animation from Avans University of Applied Sciences you'll explore storytelling in animation and compare this with your own artistic vision and style. You carry out research to discover which developments in the field of animation are relevant to your practice. You acquire experience in studio work and focus on planning, feasibility and production processes, with an emphasis on testing your own artistic freedom in relation to working on commission.
You widen your technical knowledge and skill sets and learn how to test your storytelling in animation. And you learn to develop your work, artistic development, research and experimental exploration on the level of Animation Principles, Acting & Performance, Modelling, Workflow and Sound Design.
What is expected of you:
The Master of Animation is right for you if you are an animator of illustrator committed to exploring the growing application of animation within art, design and interactive media. And if you want to develop a wider understanding of animation.
Besides that, you are interested in further professionalizing yourself within the field of animation. And you have a background in adjacent fields in the visual arts and are interested in adding animation to your repertoire.
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The lesson time is used not for the linear transfer of information, but rather as a forum for student-led discussion and constructive critique of ideas and problem solving. The undertaking of contextual research and the development of a research question(s) is essential to the articulation of your own personal style and attitude.
Dedicated workshops, modules, research seminars, group critiques and tutorials support you in developing a critical toolbox of forms of creative practice.
The curriculum offers you flexibility, as well as a fixed programme of classes:
- Independent Studio Practice
- Professional Practice
- Research Seminars
With these flexible elements you can design your own curriculum:
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Lectures
- (International) study trips to animation festivals in Europe, such as: Playgrounds, Kaboom Animation Festival, Anima Brussels and Annecy.
The most significant point of reference is your self-directed research and independent studio project.
Lecturers
During this master programme, students from various disciplines learn how to provide meaning to the world, supported by a motivated tutor team.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Credits
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Campus Location
- 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Disciplines
Visual Arts Graphic Design Animation View 26 other Masters in Visual Arts in NetherlandsExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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General requirements
- Curriculum Vitae
- Portfolio
- Personal Statement
- Research Proposal
- ID (passport or front and back of national ID card)
- Proof of English proficiency (ie. IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge).
- A certified copy of your bachelor's degree certificate. If you receive your diploma later this year, an official statement from your school stating your graduating date and academic title will suffice.
- Transcript of records.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents9949 EUR / year≈ 9949 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals2601 EUR / year≈ 2601 EUR / year
Living costs
's-Hertogenbosch
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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