Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht (HKU) · Netherlands
Animation
The Bachelor of Arts in Animation program at HKU University of the Arts Utrecht focuses on bringing 2D and 3D images to life. You will learn to develop your own unique style in animation concepts, designs, and narrative forms, with a strong emphasis on the nuances of timing and character acting. The curriculum covers the entire animation production pipeline, from initial concept development and storyboarding through to editing and sound post-production.
This program is ideal for students who are passionate about creating animations, transforming ideas and stories into moving images, and have a keen interest in storytelling, visual composition, and design. It suits individuals with a broad cultural and societal awareness, who enjoy teamwork, effective communication, and the desire to convey information clearly.
HKU offers a unique opportunity to work on short animations both independently and collaboratively. The 3D specialization, one of the few in the Netherlands, heavily emphasizes group projects and real-world industry experience, including collaborations with external clients. Students also have the chance to create films for the BNN-VARA television program ‘Twee voor Twaalf’ and potentially have their work featured in major film events like the Lowlands film program, the Netherlands Film Festival's student competition, and animation festivals such as Playgrounds and Kaboom.
