3D Animation - Digital Arts and Entertainment
Create 3D virtual creatures
3D Animation is a major within the Bachelor of Digital Arts and Entertainment.
Are you fascinated by the magic of animation? Then this is the choice for you! We will guide you through the entire production process of a 3D animated film.
We start with visual storytelling on a storyboard, evolving from a 2D animatic to a 3D block-out to the final scene. In this pipeline, you are the puppet master. You make virtual creatures jump, run, fly, talk, shout, fight, and even fall in love.
You learn to analyse reference material frame by frame. Whether the character is an animal, a human, an object, or an alien, the silhouette, emotion, and key-pose you convey must be universal and credible. But this is not the end. You will also explore techniques such as 3D modelling and sculpting, texturing, rigging, shading...
Quality assurance in every programme
Quality assurance is embedded in the daily operation of our entire programme. We continuously and systematically improve the quality of our courses. The involvement of students, field professionals and alumni is crucial in this process.
In 2024, the Digital Arts & Entertainment bachelor's programme was reviewed by an independent and external panel. The review was conducted by VLUHR QA. The quality of the programme was evaluated positively.
Recent graduates of the Digital Arts & Entertainment bachelor's programme have stated that they were satisfied with the quality of the training they received. Graduate satisfaction is monitored every year with an exit survey completed upon graduation. Click here to see a review of satisfaction figures.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
Note:
- Motivation Letter – A motivation letter is a required document when applying to the programmes at this university.
- Mathematics – Good mathematics knowledge will be needed for your studies, so a higher level in Mathematics at school is recommended.
- Application Fee – Howest charges a €50 application administration fee.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
Future job opportunities:
- character animator
- character modeller
- rigging artist
- technical artist
- 3D artist
- ...
