Program Overview

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

Program Description

Re:Anima is oriented towards an international dimension of the industry and the profession. It envisions the creation of an international community of animators who make diverse connections and create a network for future career endeavors. Re:Anima strives for establishing a high-level profile and a network of global connections, namely via the involvement of international professionals in the program, including experts from international production companies.

Study Objectives

Re:Anima proposes a curriculum and didactic approach that balance artistic and technological dimensions, overcoming existing tensions between artistic and technology-driven programs. Additionally, Re:Anima 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

Re:Anima is a Joint Master degree program offered by a consortium of three universities in Belgium, Finland, and Portugal. Each semester will focus on one specific field.

• Universidade Lusófona, Film and Media Arts Department, Lisbon, Portugal
• Aalto University, Elo Department of Film, Television and Scenography, Helsinki, Finland
• Luca School of Arts, C-Mine Campus, Genk, Belgium

Career Opportunities

The students take part in an international and diverse learning community with students and faculty from different cultures and from all over the world. Teamwork in animation is therefore multicultural and multigenerational. By bridging art, technology, and cultural backgrounds, the fundamental innovation of the program rests in building animation professionals who are international artists, technical collaborators, and global citizens.

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

The program 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 visit the program website.

Program Structure

The program is structured into four semesters, each focusing on a specific area of animation:

1. First Semester: Narrative and non-narrative storytelling at LUCA.
2. Second Semester: Expanded use of animation and experimental approaches at Aalto University.
3. Third Semester: Animated documentary with a social reflection-based content at Universidade Lusófona.
4. Fourth Semester: Final project development and written report at one of the consortium universities.

Research Areas

The research in the main subject is related to several research areas at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, including:

• Animation and Expanded Animation
• Documentary and Social Reflection
• Experimental Approaches and Technologies

International Dimension

The program has a strong international dimension, with students and faculty from different cultures and countries. The program also includes international collaborations and partnerships with industry professionals and production companies.

Graduation

The graduation project consists of a final project and a written report, which are evaluated by an internal and external evaluation board. The project can be developed in one of the areas of specialization, and the written report should demonstrate the student's understanding of the animation creative process and its cultural and technological dimensions.

Language

The language of instruction is English.

Duration

The program lasts for two years, corresponding to 120 ECTS credits.

Degree

The degree awarded is a Master of Arts in Art and Design.

School

The program is offered by the School of Arts, Design and Architecture at Aalto University.