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Bachelor's in Global Animation

The Bachelor's Degree in Global Animation offers comprehensive training in the areas of Audiovisuals and Media Production, with a special focus on 2D and 3D animation techniques and other global approaches to visual expression.

This degree emphasises the Fine Arts, integrating subjects that deal with drawing and illustration, character development, sets and digital painting.

The syllabus is structured in such a way as to have a balanced combination of theory and practice and with a methodology that aims to meet the needs of students throughout their academic experience, promoting a gradual and structured evolution of knowledge.

At the end of the Bachelor of Arts in Global Animation, students will be able to develop a critical, comprehensive and organised vision of the various areas that make up the field of animation and thus build a national and international career, since it is taught in English.

Additionally, all students also receive, during their 3-year degree, the Adobe Pack.

Higher academic degreeYes

Duration3 years

ScheduleDaytime

LanguageEnglish

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Why study Global Animation?

The Bachelor of Arts in Global Animation is distinguished by several innovative aspects that make it a strategic choice for future animation professionals.

Fundamentals of Drawing and Animation

Animation is an essential pillar of the course. The subjects of Drawing, Human Figure, 2D Digital Lab and Character Study ensure that you develop crucial skills for animation, from traditional to digital drawing.

Technological innovation

You explore the ability to solve technical and creative problems manually through drawing, 2D animation, stop-motion and through new technologies - 3D animation and AI. The training integrates these areas holistically, offering a solid technical and creative foundation.

International experience

The course has a global approach, offering mobility opportunities for national and international students. The exchange of cultural experiences enriches our students' education and broadens their professional prospects.

Study plan

Consult the structure of the curricular plan

1º SEMESTER

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3º SEMESTER

4º SEMESTER

5º SEMESTER

6º SEMESTER

Subject	Hour/Week	ECTS
Script	28	2,5
2D Digital Lab I	56	7,5
Art History	28	2,5
2D Animation I	70	10
Drawing and Human Figure I	56	7.5

Subject	Hour/Week	ECTS
2D Digital Lab I	56	7,5
Storyboard	28	2,5
2D Animation II	70	10
History of Animation	28	2,5
Drawing and Human Figure II	56	7.5

Subject	Hour/Week	ECTS
Character Study and Development	42	5
Cinematography	28	2,5
2D Animation Project	70	10
3D Modeling	56	7.5
Photography	28	5
Integrated Project II	60	7,5
Professional Project I	34	5

Subject	Hour/Week	ECTS
3D animation	56	7,5
Acting for Animation	28	2,5
3D Animation Project	70	10
Artificial Intelligence for Visual Creation	28	2.5
Stop-Motion Laboratory	56	7.5

Subject	Hour/Week	ECTS
Portfolio and Digital Entrepreneurship	28	2,5
Sound Lab	56	7,5
Graphic Design and Creation I	56	7,5
Before Animation Project	70	10
Audiovisual Semiotics	28	2.5

Subject	Hour/Week	ECTS
Seminar and Research Practices	28	2.5
VFX and Audiovisual Post-Production	28	7.5
Design and Graphic Creation II	42	5
Animation Project	70	10
Production and Directing	42	5

Admission exams

Selects two exams:

03 Draw
10 Descriptive Geometry
16 Mathematics
18 Portuguese

Coordinator

Cynthia Levitan

Professor at IADE - Universidade Europeia and researcher. She holds a PhD in Design from FBAUP - Universidade do Porto and stands out as a director and sculptor in the field of animated cinema. Her research covers the reflexive analysis of image, simulacrum and representation, as well as the development of characters and the understanding of the complex constructive processes involved in Stop Motion animation.

Career opportunities

The course trains students for effective entry into the job market, while also giving them the chance to continue their studies in related areas such as Digital Design, Visual Communication and other aspects of animation.

Admissions

Candidates interested in joining IADE can apply throughout the year. The application process is limited by existing vacancies and the suitability of the candidate's profile to the study cycle of interest.

To start the admission process, the candidate must follow these 3 steps.

1. Information request

Schedule a clarification conversation with an Admissions Advisor

2. Documentation

Gather the documentation requested in the admission process

3. Apply

Proceed with the formalization of the application, in person or online

Start your application

Certification and accreditation

Accreditation and Report by A3ES for the Degree in Global Animation.

Registration R/A-Cr 161/2024

(DGES)