Program Overview

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Introduction to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and Film Production

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and Film Production programme at Amity University Dubai provides a comprehensive understanding of motion pictures, encompassing culture, history, technology, and aesthetics. This programme is designed to develop skills in film-craft and digital storytelling aligned with industry requirements, using traditional and computer-generated animation.

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and Film Production is a four-year programme that requires the completion of 120 credit hours. The fee per credit is AED 2,100 / USD 580. Classes commence in February and September of each year.

Programme Structure

The programme is structured into four years, with each year comprising a set of courses that progressively build on the skills and knowledge acquired in the previous years.

Year 1

• MDIA 101 Introduction to Storytelling (3 credits)
• MDIA 102 Basics of Camera Techniques (3 credits)
• ANIM 101 Drawing and Form (3 credits)
• ENGL 102 English for Academic Writing (3 credits)
• GENE 120 Islamic Culture (3 credits)

Year 2

• ANIM 201 Visual Design for Film and Animation (3 credits)
• MDIA 201 Post-production for moving Images (3 credits)
• HAAS 101 Media Literacy (3 credits)
• COMM 105 Public Speaking (3 credits)
• ARAB 102 Arabic Language (3 credits)
• MDIA 203 Advertising (3 credits)
• FILM 210 Photography Theory and Practices (3 credits)
• FILM 301 History of Motion Pictures (3 credits)
• HAAS 201 Practicing Sustainability (3 credits)
• GENE 210 UAE Studies (3 credits)
• MDIA 207 Media Ethics, Laws, and Regulations (3 credits)
• ANIM 301 Principles of 2D Animation (3 credits)
• ANIM 308 3D Modeling and Techniques (3 credits)
• HAAS 204 Life and Future Skills (3 credits)
• Open Elective 1 (3 credits)

Year 3

• ANIM 305 Motion Graphics Design (3 credits)
• FILM 315 Film Production Theory and Practices (3 credits)
• ANIM 310 Lighting and Rendering (3 credits)
• HAAS 301 Research Methods and Data Analysis (3 credits)
• GENE 340 Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (3 credits)
• FILM 317 Sound Design for Film and Animation (3 credits)
• FILM 320 VFX and Digital Compositing (3 credits)
• FILM 325 Cinematic Color Grading (3 credits)
• FILM 328 Set Designing: Traditional and Virtual (3 credits)
• ANIM 318 AR VR Technologies (3 credits)
• HAAS 340 Internship (3 credits)

Year 4

• ANIM 401 Industry Practices & Digital Portfolio (3 credits)
• GENE 440 Ethics and Professional Responsibility (3 credits)
• Major Elective 1 (3 credits)
• Major Elective 2 (3 credits)
• Major Elective 3 (3 credits)
• HAAS 450 Project (3 credits)
• Major Elective 4 (3 credits)
• Major Elective 5 (3 credits)
• Open Elective 2 (3 credits)

Concentrations

Students can opt for concentrations in:

• Film and Television
• Animation

Programme Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and Film Production programme, students should be able to:

1. Knowledge: Understand the evolution of film and animation productions and their significant eras, practices, and pioneers in the field. Identify the potential of art and technology and how it can be used to execute conceptual work.
2. Skills: Use traditional and computer-generated animation skills for media content creation. Apply production skills using the latest professional equipment and software.
3. Competences:
   • Autonomy and Responsibility: Work creatively as an individual or in team settings to produce media outputs. Produce content using advanced approaches to evaluate and manage complex and unpredictable work processes and resources.
   • Self-Development: Develop a mindset of growth and lifelong learning in line with contemporary industry trends.
   • Role in context: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to produce animations and films that meet the needs and expectations of different stakeholders.

Career Outcomes

With a degree in Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and Film Production, graduates will be prepared to pursue a wide range of exciting careers, such as:

• Animator
• Video Game Developers
• Art Directors
• Film & Video Editor
• Movie Director
• Cinematographer
• Games developer
• Graphic Designer
• Illustrator

Admission Requirements

Entry to this programme requires students to have attained the General Education Secondary School Certificate (G 12) or equivalent. In addition to achieving a minimum high school average of 60%, all applicants must provide:

• Evidence of English Language Proficiency: Students from non-MoE curricula that are taught in English are exempt from providing English Language proficiency evidence. Students from non-MOE curricula taught in a language other than English must demonstrate proficiency through international standardized tests (IELTS 5 and above). Students from the MoE Curriculum must prove their proficiency through High School English grades, which should not be less than 80%.
• Conditional admission can be allowed for not achieving the English proficiency scores for students from both non-MoE curricula taught in any other language other than English as well as those from MoE curricula.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and Film Production degree is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of UAE's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Accreditation is valid until 15th June 2028.

Faculty

The programme is led by a team of experienced faculty members, including:

• Ms. Pooja Sakhare, Lecturer
• Dr. Seema Sangra, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Sambhram Pattanayak, Assistant Professor
• Ms. Saher Nabi, Head of Foundation
• Mr. Aby Joseph, Assistant Professor
• Ms. Achuthy Kottangal, Lecturer
• Professor Akram M. Haddad, Professor
• Dr. Aradhana Bhardwaj, Associate Professor
• Dr. Gursirat Khokhar, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Jihene Mrabet, Associate Professor
• Dr. Malini Mittal Bishnoi, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Nagendra Singh, Assistant Professor
• Ms. Nilam Khunti, Lecturer
• Dr. Nrashant Singh, Associate Professor
• Dr. Richa Gupta, Assistant Professor
• Mr. Robert Studholme, Lecturer
• Dr. Sagee Sethu, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Ziaurrahman Azmi, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Nawal Mohamed, Assistant Professor
• Mr. Ubair Showkat, Lecturer

About Amity University Dubai

Established in 2011, Amity University Dubai is the premier international university in the region, licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in the UAE, with degrees accredited by the MoHESR through the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).