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MA Animation

The MA Animation programme is a project-based study and centred around the individual projects of the studens. Animation projects can be:

production of an animated short film
a concept for a longer animation format, e.g. a series or a feature film, including the production of a trailer
an explorative project or expanded animation project, e.g. a research project, or an installation using animation.

Mentoring by guest teachers and in-house lectureres and coaching are individual and growing parts of the programme. We specialise in storytelling and the development of individual and personal styles and stories, close to the animation scene and animation industry in Switzerland.

Further information about projects, courses and modules, lecturers and our teaching philosophy can be found on the MA Animation website.

MA Animation Team

Tina Ohnmacht, Co-Head MA Film, Head of MA Animation
Irina Rubina
Katharina Knust, artistic staff
Anja Kofmel, mentor
Ursula Ulmi, Mentor
Jean First, Production support
Tim Markgraf
Thomas Gassmann, Sound
Elke Rentemeister, Written Thesis

Main external lecturers & additional mentors:

Armin Prediger
Christian Puille
Félicie Haymoz
Chantal Molleur
Elie Chapuis
Špela Čadež

Rent Equipment

For BA Animation and MA Animation specific material check our Rental
Additional equipment can be borrowed from https://ausleihe.hslu.ch

Grants, Scholarships and Foundations

Check the Film residencies for scholarships, residencies and project financing that can be applied for by filmmakers and artists.

Festivals

If you have any questions regarding the screenings of our films, please contact the Chantal Molleur, our promotion coordinator.

Guidelines for festival submissions

Distribution and Sale

Former and current Students of the MA Film|Animation

A list of all our students

Students MA Animation, MA Film

A list of all our student films

Templates for Aniwiki & Film Credits

Template for Studentpage - make your own profile
Template for Studentfilm - make a page for any of your films
Template for MA Animation Filmcredits

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-= Education =
+= MA Animation =
-The standard period of study in the MA Film of the Lucerne University of Applied Science and Arts is 4 Semesters (2 years). This equals 120 ECTS. The maximal duration of the programme is 8 Semesters.
+The [https://hslu.ch/master-animation MA Animation] programme is a project-based study and centred around the individual projects of the studens. Animation projects can be:
+* production of an animated short film
+* a concept for a longer animation format, e.g. a series or a feature film, including the production of a trailer
+* an explorative project or expanded animation project, e.g. a [[research project]], or an installation using animation.
+Mentoring by guest teachers and in-house lectureres and coaching are individual and growing parts of the programme. We specialise in storytelling and the development of individual and personal styles and stories, close to the animation scene and animation industry in Switzerland.
-The programme has three specializations: [https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-school-of-art-and-design/degree-programmes/master/film/the-degree-programme/animation/ Animation], [https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-school-of-art-and-design/degree-programmes/master/film/the-degree-programme/short-motion/ Short Motion], and [https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-school-of-art-and-design/degree-programmes/master/film/the-degree-programme/interaktion/ Interaction]. The Students of all three specializations study together and chose from the same courses. Mentoring and coaching are individual and growing parts of the program are composed of eligible courses. We are specializing in storytelling and in documentary forms inside and outside the cinema. We do not specialize in live action films.
+Further information about projects, courses and modules, lecturers and our teaching philosophy can be found on the [https://hslu.ch/master-animation MA Animation] website.
-= Programs and Courses =
+=MA Animation Team=
-Programs and Courses are explained on [https://wiki.animation-luzern.ch/Programs_and_courses this page.]
+*[[Tina Ohnmacht]], Co-Head MA Film, Head of MA Animation
+*Irina Rubina
-= Modules =
+*[[Katharina Knust]], artistic staff
-The Modules of the MA Film are explained on the [https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-school-of-art-and-design/degree-programmes/master/film/curriculum/ Website of the Programme.]
+*[[Anja Kofmel]], mentor
+*[https://ulmifilm.com/ Ursula Ulmi], Mentor
-= Lateral entrants / Career Jumpers =
+*[[Jean First]], Production support
-You have the possibility to study an MA Film as a lateral entrant (career jumper) with a bachelor (or equivalent) in a design-relevant topic (including social science, philological, historical and critical studies) and a strong portfolio of filmic work you have pursued. For the MA in Animation you will need a BA in Animation or an equivalent.
+*[[Tim Markgraf]]
+*[[Thomas Gassmann]], Sound
-= Part-Time Studies =
+*[[Elke Rentemeister]], Written Thesis
-Due to the modular structure of our programme and the large extent of eligible content in our programme, we can offer highly individualized study paths for part-time students. The standard duration of studies is 4 semesters but it can be extended to 8. You should be able to take part in our courses on three days of the week at least to study part time.
+'''Main external lecturers & additional mentors:'''
+*Armin Prediger
-=Eligible courses=
+*Christian Puille
-The programme of the MA Film has elective courses in the '''Transfermodule (TM)''', the '''Fachmodule (FM)''' and the '''Exchangemodule (EM)'''. Some courses we offer are clustered into "tracks" and can be enrolled in as a whole. Find a list of all eligible courses in our [[Programs and courses|Programmes and Courses]]-Section.
+*Félicie Haymoz
+*[[Chantal Molleur]]
-Students choose those tracks to specialize in their studies in a certain field (Film Financing (TM); Self-Marketing (TM); Expanded Cinema (FM)). The Fachmodule and the Exchangemodule have a list of free eligible courses from which to choose the necessary number of units to pass the module. Those courses are provided by the MA Film and partly by other study programmes of the Lucerne University of Arts.
+*Elie Chapuis
+*Špela Čadež
-== Transfermodule ==
-'''Business tracks'''
-The students of the MA Film have to choose one of two "business tracks" in their first semester of the Transfermodule. The choice is made according to the goal for their master thesis.
-{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
-! style="width: 50%;" | Film Financing
-! style="width: 50%;" | Self Marketing
-|-
-|In the Film Financing Track, students will develop the "Film Dossier" for their master project. The dossier is needed for the financing of the film in the Swiss system of film funding. It is the basis for the cooperation with a production company. The student will develop the final version of the Film Dossier with the company she*he works with and it will be handed in to the funding bodies by this third party company. The following three courses/days are part of this track:
-* [[DK.MAAF Filmproduktionsdossier]]
-* Film-Production (tba)
-* Producer's day: Meet the Producers
-|The self Marketing Track provides the basic knowledge for students who plan to start their own company, work as freelancer, as an artist or apply for jobs in the field of our studies. It gives information about alternative ways of funding in the arts and culture as well as a foundation of business-principles if you start your own business.
-* [[DK.MAAF Selfmarketing]]
-* [[DK.MAAF Filmrecht]]
-|}
-== Fachmodule ==
-The Fachmodul gives freedom to chose from a variety of courses to obtain the non-mandatory party of the module. It comprises a total of 12 Credit Points (CP) with semester modules A, B and C. Six of those are mandatory and 6 are eligible. Students are free to chose the eligible courses, but to give you a possible guideline for your choices we cluster some of these courses to our ''Expand Media Track.'' We encourage you to chose all courses in this track if you are interested in spatial filmic forms.
-{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
-! colspan="5" |Expanded Media (6CP)
-|-
-|[[DK.MAAF Expanded Cinema 1]]
-[[DK.MAAF Expanded Cinema 2]]
-|[[DK.MAAF XR Production]]
-|[[DK.MAAF Video for the Stage]]
-|[[DK.MAAF Film in Spatial Contexts]]
-|Expanded Cinema Guest-Workshop (tba)
-|}
-== Other Courses ==
-{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
-! style="width: 50%;" | Narration
-! style="width: 50%;" | Skills
-|-
-|
-* Scriptwriting
-|
-* Design Techniques
-* Camera and Image-Making
-* Character Design in Animation
-* Editing & Montage
-* Sound design
-* Drawing as a Language
-* Knowledge Mediation
-* Found Footage
-* Film Analysis
-* Workshops
-* Sound Editing
-* Drawing as a Language
-* Storyboarding
-|}
-Eligible courses from the MA Fine Arts, which you are able to choose are announced at the beginning of each semester on Sharepoint or with presentations.
-'''Film Viewing List'''
-This is a mandatory part of the Fachmodul in the MA Film. You chose from a structured list of films and audiovisual work to learn about the history of your wider profession. Please find all information on the following website:  [https://blog.hslu.ch/mafilmviewing Viewing List]
-== Exchangemodule ==
-In the Exchangemodul, your freedom to chose is expanded to the whole 12 CP and you have a larger variety of possibilities to chose from. You can acquire the necessary points for the Exchangemodul with - among others - the following courses and activities:
-* Courses of the FM and GM (e.g. the ones listed above)
-* Individual Projects (refer to the "regulations" of the MA Film for guidance)
-* Courses from other programs of the HSLU (MA and BA)
-* IDA-courses (in the spring semester)
-* Internships from outside the school
-* Filmdossier or Selfmarketing course from FM (the course you didn´t chose before)
-For more information please refer to the regulations of the MA Film.
-== Introductory Courses ==
-These give no Credit Points for your studies.
-{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
-! colspan="4" |Introductions
-|-
-|[[DK.MAAF Kamera Einführung]]
-|[[DK.MAAF Sound Einführung]]
-|[[DK.MAAF Schnittplatz Einführung]]
-|[[NAKUs|NAKUS]] (in Cooperation with the BA Animation)
-|}
-=MA Film Team=
-*[[Fred Truniger]]
-*Ohnmacht Tina
-*[[Müller Robert]]
-*[[Jochen Ehmann]]
-*[[Zimmermann Christina]]
-*[[Hugonnier Marine]]
-*[[Anja Kofmel]]
-*[[Ted Sieger]]
-*[[García Carlos Isabel ]]
-*[[Thomas Gassmann]]
-*[[Stofer Ruth]]
-*[[Rentemeister Elke]]
-*[[Krautkrämer Florian]]
-*[[Jean First]]
-'''External lecturers:'''
-*[[Goldberg Marcy]]
-*[[Brütsch Andres]]
-*[[Weber Brigitta]]
-*[[Molleur Chantal]]
-*[[Jadwiga Kowalska]]
 =Rent Equipment=
-*For BA Animation and MA Film specific material check our [[Rental]]
+*For BA Animation and MA Animation specific material check our [[Rental]]
 *Additional equipment can be borrowed from [https://ausleihe.hslu.ch/ https://ausleihe.hslu.ch]
-=Exchange / Studying abroad=
-Students of the MA Film can study abroad for one or more semesters. The Lucerne University of Art and Design has a list of [https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-school-of-art-and-design/about-us/international/partnerschulen/ partner institutions] worldwide. If you are interested, you can profit from existing [https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-school-of-art-and-design/degree-programmes/informationen-fuer-studierende/austauschprogramme/ Exchange Programms] or go abroad as a free mover. For more information please refer your questions to the [https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-school-of-art-and-design/about-us/international/ international office.]
 =Grants, Scholarships and Foundations=
 Check the [[Film residencies]] for scholarships, residencies and project financing that can be applied for by filmmakers and artists.
 =Festivals=
-If you have any questions regarding the screenings of our films, please contact the [[Promotion Coordinator|promotion coordinator]].
+If you have any questions regarding the screenings of our films, please contact the [[Promotion Coordinator|Chantal Molleur, our promotion coordinator]].
 *[[Guidelines for festival submissions]]
 =Distribution and Sale=
-*[[Verkauf des Films / Sale of film / Vente du film]]
+*[[Verkauf des Films / Sale of film / Vente du film|Verkauf des Films / sale of film / vente du film]]
-*[[Vertrieb / Distribution]]
+*[[Vertrieb / Distribution|Vertrieb / distribution]]
-=Former and current Students of the MA Film=
+=Former and current Students of the MA Film|Animation=
-* A list of all our [[:Category:MA Film Student|Students]]
+* A list of all our [[:Category:MA Film Student|students]]
-=Student Film=
-* A list of all our [[:Category:MA Film Film|Studentfilms]]
-=Contact=
+=Students MA Animation, MA Film=
-[https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-school-of-art-and-design/degree-programmes/master/film/ Get in touch with us!]
+* A list of all our [[:Category:MA Film Film|student films]]
-= Templates for your own Pages on this Aniwiki =
+= Templates for Aniwiki & Film Credits =
 * [[Template for Studentpage]] - make your own profile
 * [[Template for Studentfilm]] - make a page for any of your films
+* [[Template for MA Animation Filmcredits]]
 =[https://wiki.animation-luzern.ch/Project_Submission Project/Thesis Submission]=

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