BSc Animation

BScUndergraduateMedia & Communications

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.

Course Highlights

Traditional and digital 2D/3D animation, modelling, rigging and VFX.
Editing, compositing and a professional showreel.
Studio-based, project-driven learning.
Scholarships of up to 50% available.

What You'll Study

Delivered on the Dubai International Academic City campus over six semesters in animation studios, building toward a professional portfolio and an internship.

Year 1

Art for Animation
Digital Design
Script for Animation
Colour Practice & Painting
Traditional Animation
Digital Animation
Matte Painting
Pre-Production
Anatomy for Animation
Interaction Design

Year 2

3D Modeling I & II
3D Rigging
3D Animation I & II
Acting for Animation
Editing & Compositing
3D Surface Shading
3D Lighting & Rendering
3D Dynamics
3D & VFX

Year 3

Electives (Comic Art, Graphic Design, 3D Modelling/Texturing/Lighting, Character Animation, VFX, Digital Compositing)
Project / Practice School
Internship

Entry Requirements

Academic: Grade 12 pass. Enablers Test / Bridge Program available.

English: IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / Cambridge English.

Careers

Graduates become animators, 3D modelers, character designers, motion-graphics designers, video-game designers, digital painters and concept artists.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

CAA-accredited (UAE MoHESR) and KHDA 5-star.

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Animation

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

Grade 12 pass

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

Apply online at apply.manipaldubai.com. Scholarships of up to 50% are available.

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Next intakes

Sep

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What You'll Study

Delivered on the Dubai International Academic City campus over six semesters in animation studios, building toward a professional portfolio and an internship.

Year 1

Art for Animation
Digital Design
Script for Animation
Colour Practice & Painting
Traditional Animation
Digital Animation
Matte Painting
Pre-Production
Anatomy for Animation
Interaction Design

Year 2

3D Modeling I & II
3D Rigging
3D Animation I & II
Acting for Animation
Editing & Compositing
3D Surface Shading
3D Lighting & Rendering
3D Dynamics
3D & VFX

Year 3

Electives (Comic Art, Graphic Design, 3D Modelling/Texturing/Lighting, Character Animation, VFX, Digital Compositing)
Project / Practice School
Internship