BFA Animation and Film Production

BFAUndergraduateMedia & Communications

About This Programme

A hands-on fine-arts degree in animation, film production, storytelling and post-production, taught in media studios. 120 credit hours; total programme cost approximately AED 252,000 before scholarships.

Course Highlights

Animation, film production, VFX and post-production.
Specialisations in Film & Television or Animation.
AR/VR, sound design and a digital portfolio.
Scholarships of up to 50% available on all degrees.

What You'll Study

Delivered in media studios on the Dubai International Academic City campus with production projects, an internship and a final project, on a US-style semester credit system.

Year 1

Introduction to Storytelling3 credits
Basics of Camera Techniques3 credits
Drawing and Form3 credits
English for Academic Writing3 credits
Islamic Culture3 credits
Visual Design for Film and Animation3 credits
Post-production for Moving Images3 credits
Media Literacy3 credits
Public Speaking3 credits
Arabic Language3 credits

Year 2

Advertising3 credits
Photography Theory and Practices3 credits
History of Motion Pictures3 credits
Practicing Sustainability3 credits
UAE Studies3 credits
Media Ethics, Laws, and Regulations3 credits
Principles of 2D Animation3 credits
3D Modeling and Techniques3 credits
Life and Future Skills3 credits
Open Elective3 credits

Year 3

Motion Graphics Design3 credits
Film Production Theory and Practices3 credits
Lighting and Rendering3 credits
Research Methods and Data Analysis3 credits
Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability3 credits
Sound Design for Film and Animation3 credits
VFX and Digital Compositing3 credits
Cinematic Color Grading3 credits
Set Designing: Traditional and Virtual3 credits
AR VR Technologies3 credits
Internship3 credits

Year 4

Industry Practices & Digital Portfolio3 credits
Ethics and Professional Responsibility3 credits
Major Elective3 credits
Major Elective3 credits
Major Elective3 credits
Project3 credits
Major Elective3 credits
Major Elective3 credits
Open Elective3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: Grade 12 with a minimum 60% average; a portfolio may be requested.

English: IELTS 5.0+ or equivalent for non-English-medium curricula; English-medium curricula exempt; UAE MoE curriculum requires ≥80% in Grade-12 English.

Careers

Graduates become animators, VFX artists and editors, art directors, cinematographers and game developers.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed by the CAA (UAE MoHESR) and KHDA-licensed.

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Animation and Film Production

Start Date

September 2026 (also January & May intakes)

Typical Offer

60% average in Grade 12

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Media & Communications

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Animation & film degree

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 63,000/yr

Apply online at amityuniversity.ae. A non-refundable application fee of AED 100 applies; registration is AED 500 per semester. Tuition is charged per credit hour and scholarships of up to 50% are available.

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Next intakes

JanMaySep

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