BSc Animation
About This Programme
A three-year animation degree covering traditional and digital 2D/3D animation, modelling, rigging, VFX and compositing, building toward a professional showreel.
What You'll Study
Study mode: Full-Time.
Semester 1
- Art for Animation
- Digital Design
- Script for Animation
- Colour Practice & Painting
- Communicative English
- Experimental Animation
- Art Appreciation (Mandatory learning course)
Semester 2
- Traditional Animation
- Digital Animation
- Matte Painting
- Pre-Production
- Anatomy for Animation
- Interaction Design
- Environmental Science (Mandatory Learning course)
Semester 3
- 3D Modeling I
- 3D Rigging
- 3D Animation I
- 3D Surface Shading
- Editing & Compositing
- Mini Project
- Project Management (Mandatory learning course)
Semester 4
- 3D Modeling II
- 3D Animation II
- Acting for Animation
- 3D Lighting & Rendering
- 3D Dynamics
- 3D & VFX
Semester 5
- Elective: Choose Any OnePreproduction
- Comic Art & Design
- Graphic Design
- 3D Modelling
- 3D Texturing
- 3D Lighting & Rendering
- 3D Character Animation
- Visual Effects
- Digital Compositing
- Internship
Semester 6
- Project / Practice School
Careers
A bachelor's degree in animation opens the door to exciting career paths across fields, such as architecture, gaming, comics, advertising, movie production and product design. Graduates are highly sought after for their ability to create visually engaging content that can transform how stories are told and products are marketed. Here are some of the popular career paths after completion of the BSc Animation program:
Programme Details
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
3 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Media & Communications
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Animation degree
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 50,925/yr
Application deadline: 25 August 2026.