Animator and VFX Artist

Animation and VFX – from idea to finished product

As an animator & VFX artist, you are responsible for creating movements and visual effects for two and three-dimensional graphics. You also need to know how to plan and implement an animation project from idea to finished product. VFX is a broad term and an abbreviation of the English word “visual effects”, whose tradition arose above all in the film industry.

Modern VFX is considerably broader and characterizes an entire industry that works with visual effects, i.e. everything from CGI (computer-generated graphics), compositing (image processing) and motion capture (computer-processed motion recordings), to the various tools and software needed to create it. At a specialized level, it is usually one of these areas that you work with.

• 2,5 years (5 terms/semesters).
• 30 weeks of internship (LIA).
• Degree: Higher Vocational Education Diploma

Animator and VFX Artist – a role in demand

The education mainly leads to employment, but many animators & VFX artists are self-employed. Demand for the professional role can be found in industry, film, TV, advertising and, on behalf of Sweden, not least in the gaming industry.

The animation and VFX industry have, not least in Sweden, strong connections to games. On the one hand, many game companies in Sweden have employees who work exclusively with animation and/or VFX, and on the other hand, animation and VFX companies have often collaborated with game companies in one way or another.

Animator and VFX Artist course learning outcomes

• Knowledge of relevant development processes from the idea stage until an animation can be used in a professional context
• Knowledge of animation and VFX production using industry standard tools and technologies
• Skills in working with communication, collaboration and time management
• Knowledge of presentation techniques and pitching methodology relevant in a professional context for animation and VFX
• The competence in how to understand and benefit from knowledge and skills in managing animation or VFX projects, as part of a team of developers working with industry-standard tools. Both as a standalone project and in a modern game engine.
• Knowledge of job application processes and professional industry network development

Learning by Doing, Learning by Reflection

Learn from industry professionals
Develop through our Animator & VFX Artist education core competencies in modern media and visualization. You will learn from industry professionals and teachers from leading companies in the industry.

Creative environment
Get access to our creative environment including equipment and relevant software where you grow and build your skills together with talented classmates at Futuregames.

With our Animator & VFX Artist education, we want to forge pragmatic individuals with balanced and broad-perspective mindset, strong ability to work together, leadership skills, and proactive attitude.

LIA (internship) as part of the education

LIA (lärande i arbete), also known as internship is a part of the program. The practical part of your internship/LIA deepens your learning and provides you with the work experience required to develop today’s and tomorrow’s VFX experiences. You will also get the opportunity to build your network and create relationships with potential future employers during the education.

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