Program Overview

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Re:Anima (Erasmus Mundus), Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Introduction

The Re:Anima Master's programme is a Joint Master degree offered by a consortium of three universities in Belgium, Finland, and Portugal. The programme is oriented towards an international dimension of the industry and the profession, envisioning the creation of an international community of animators who make diverse connections and create a network for future career endeavors.

Study Objectives

Re:Anima proposes a curriculum and didactic approach that balance artistic and technological dimensions, overcoming existing tensions between artistic and technology-driven programmes. The programme begins with an overarching concept that the animation creative process must be driven by cultural awareness and a critical appreciation of the world around us.

Content of the Studies

The programme is divided into four semesters, each focusing on a specific field:

• The 1st semester, hosted by LUCA, is dedicated to narrative and non-narrative storytelling.
• The 2nd semester, hosted by Aalto University, emphasizes technology and expanded use of animation and experimental approaches.
• The 3rd semester, hosted by Lusófona, focuses on exploring documentary approaches and promoting the development of the students' entrepreneurial mind-set.
• The 4th semester is dedicated to the development of the students' final projects, with students assigned to each school according to their area of interest and each school's competences.

Career Opportunities

The programme provides students with a broad understanding of the field, opening unbounded possibilities in terms of their graduation projects. Students take part in an international and diverse learning community, bridging art, technology, and cultural backgrounds. The fundamental innovation of the programme rests in building animation professionals who are international artists, technical collaborators, and global citizens.

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

The programme has a joint participation fee. Candidates are eligible for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, awarded on the basis of excellence.

Admission

For information on the admission requirements and application process, please refer to the programme's official resources.

Research Areas

The programme's research areas include:

• Research-Based Animation
• Creative Ateliers
• Animation Techniques and Technologies
• Animation Production and Management
• History and Critical Reception of Animation

Internationalization

The programme offers a unique opportunity for internationalization, with students studying in three different countries and being part of a diverse learning community.

Degree

The programme leads to a Master of Arts (Art and Design) degree.

Language

The language of instruction is English.

Duration

The programme lasts two years, corresponding to 120 ECTS credits.

Specialization Options

Students can specialize in various areas of animation, including narrative and non-narrative storytelling, expanded animation, and documentary approaches.

Collaboration

The programme collaborates with international professionals and production companies, providing students with a network of contacts in the industry.

Alumni

The programme's alumni are part of an international community of animators, with a wide range of career opportunities in the animation industry.