Overview

The Character Animation programme is a part of VIA's Animation Bachelor's degree programme at which students can choose to specialise in either Character Animation or Computer Graphic Arts.

At Character Animation you will initially explore the basics of hand-drawn animation before progressing to physics-based animation assignments and eventually acting scenes, in addition to digital 2D animation.

At the programme, students will participate in film-making-related courses like film history and culture, storyboarding, layout, and character design.

Later on, students will be introduced to 3D animation, where they will work together with students specialising in computer graphic arts on a specific project.

During your electives, you will have a chance to dive deeper into a specific area or explore uncharted land to specialise your skills within the areas of your interest.

Portfolio and internship

During your studies, you will be able to work on your portfolio and at your final year, you will complete an obligatory 14-week internship with a production studio.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

2D animation

3D animation and group project

Final production and portfolio

Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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83

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

210 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Viborg, Denmark

Disciplines

Graphic Design Game Design Animation

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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83

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Other requirements

General requirements

Non-Danish applicants must submit

a copy of the original exam certificate
a transcript of records

a state-authorised translation of their transcript of records in either Danish or English

Portfolio

The admission board will review the applications and portfolio of all applicants and invite the top-40 for an admission test and interview. The test is a 4 hour individual online test, consisting of small drawing assignments, testing your ability to structure time and make decisions, ability to follow directions as well as drawing and storytelling skills. The interview can take place in person or online and the main topics are you motivations for applying and a review of your portfolio. Expect the interview to last 20-25 minutes.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

99571 DKK / year

≈ 99571 DKK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Viborg

Denmark

5500 - 8500 DKK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

You do not have to pay tuition fee if you come from:

Countries which are full members of the EU, or Norway, Iceland or Lichtenstein

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Viborg

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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