BFA Animation and Film Production
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 Fall
- MDIA 101 Introduction to Storytelling3 credits
- MDIA 102 Basics of Camera Techniques3 credits
- ANIM 101 Drawing and Form3 credits
- ENGL 102 English for Academic Writing3 credits
- GENE 120 Islamic Culture3 credits
YEAR 1 Spring
- ANIM 201 Visual Design for Film and Animation3 credits
- MDIA 201 Post-production for moving Images3 credits
- HAAS 101 Media Literacy3 credits
- COMM 105 Public Speaking3 credits
- ARAB 102 Arabic Language3 credits
YEAR 2 Fall
- MDIA 203 Advertising3 credits
- FILM 210 Photography Theory and Practices3 credits
- FILM 301 History of Motion Pictures3 credits
- HAAS 201 Practicing Sustainability3 credits
- GENE 210 UAE Studies3 credits
YEAR 2 Spring
- MDIA 207 Media Ethics, Laws, and Regulations3 credits
- ANIM 301 Principles of 2D Animation3 credits
- ANIM 308 3D Modeling and Techniques3 credits
- HAAS 204 Life and Future Skills3 credits
- Open Elective 13 credits
YEAR 3 Fall
- ANIM 305 Motion Graphics Design3 credits
- FILM 315 Film Production Theory and Practices3 credits
- ANIM 310 Lighting and Rendering3 credits
- HAAS 301 Research Methods and Data Analysis3 credits
- GENE 340 Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability3 credits
YEAR 3 Spring
- FILM 317 Sound Design for Film and Animation3 credits
- FILM 320 VFX and Digital Compositing3 credits
- FILM 325 Cinematic Color Grading3 credits
- FILM 328 Set Designing: Traditional and Virtual3 credits
- ANIM 318 AR VR Technologies3 credits
YEAR 3 Internship
- HAAS 340 Internship3 credits
YEAR 4 Fall
- ANIM 401 Industry Practices & Digital Portfolio3 credits
- GENE 440 Ethics and Professional Responsibility3 credits
- Major Elective 13 credits
- Major Elective 23 credits
- Major Elective 33 credits
YEAR 4 Spring
- HAAS 450 Project3 credits
- Major Elective 43 credits
- Major Elective 53 credits
- Open Elective 23 credits
Entry Requirements
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 252,000 total
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.