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Primary language is English but some pages are written in German. Please use an online translation tool to read them.
 
Primary language is English but some pages are written in German. Please use an online translation tool to read them.
 
=Education=
 
=Education=
The animation bachelor program at the Lucerne School of Art, Film & Design has a total duration of 6 semesters, equal to 180 ECTS. Our animation modules are taught in English. The bachelor is composed of [[Programs and courses|modules]] which teach you in-depth knowledge of all things to do with animation, as well as [https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-school-of-art-and-design/degree-programmes/studienuebergreifende-module/ interdisciplinary artistic topics (+Colabor, +Reflect)], [https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-university-of-applied-sciences-and-arts/campus/isa/ ISA modules] and [https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/design-kunst/studium/studienuebergreifende-module/theorie/ theory (+Focus)]. Some of the interdiscioplinary modules are in German, others in English.  
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The animation bachelor program at the Lucerne School of Art, Film & Design has a total duration of 6 semesters, equal to 180 ECTS. The bachelor is composed of [[Programs and courses|modules]] which teach you in-depth knowledge of all things to do with animation. We teach in English. Further on You can choose [https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-school-of-art-and-design/degree-programmes/studienuebergreifende-module/ interdisciplinary artistic topics (+Colabor, +Reflect)], [https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-university-of-applied-sciences-and-arts/campus/isa/ ISA modules] and [https://www.hslu.ch/de-ch/design-kunst/studium/studienuebergreifende-module/theorie/ theory (+Focus)]. Some of the interdisciplinary modules are tought in German, others in English.  
  
 
You can take up to 6 years to finish your studies. This allows for the possibility of a gap year to do long-term internships, take on jobs, earn money or just collect other life experience.
 
You can take up to 6 years to finish your studies. This allows for the possibility of a gap year to do long-term internships, take on jobs, earn money or just collect other life experience.
  
During your studies it is also possible to do an internship or exchange semester (in the 4th semester). Read more about that on our page: [[Exchange]].
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During your studies it is also possible to do an internship or an exchange in the 4th semester. Read more about that on our page: [[Exchange]].
  
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=Information for Students=
 
=Information for Students=
*[https://animation-luzern.ch/admissions/ How to apply] for a Bachelor in Animation or Master of Arts in Film
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*[https://animation-lucerne.ch/admissions/ How to apply] for BA Animation or MA Animation
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*On [[Programs and courses]] you can read about the structure of the studies
 
*Read the [[Assessment Criteria]] to know what we want from you
 
*Read the [[Assessment Criteria]] to know what we want from you
*On [[Programs and courses]] you can read about the structure of the studies
 
 
*[[42]] is the answer to everything: introducing the Hitchhiker's Guide to Animation!
 
*[[42]] is the answer to everything: introducing the Hitchhiker's Guide to Animation!
*The [[Special Events Calendar]] - a must for all students
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*The [https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=animationhslu%40gmail.com&ctz=Europe%2FZurich BA Animation Students] Calendar - a must for all students
*See our [[NAKUs]] if you need an introduction or freshen up your digital skills
 
 
*Want to see how they do it elsewhere? The [[Exchange]] page is the place to go
 
*Want to see how they do it elsewhere? The [[Exchange]] page is the place to go
 
*A list of all our [[Students]] / [[:Category:Student]]
 
*A list of all our [[Students]] / [[:Category:Student]]
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*We try to use a specific [[Feedback Method]] to give artists the tools to improve their work
 
*We try to use a specific [[Feedback Method]] to give artists the tools to improve their work
 
*See the [[Project Submission]] to send your finished project to our archive
 
*See the [[Project Submission]] to send your finished project to our archive
*[[BA Examination]] - the timeline and requirements
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*[[BA Examination]] - the requirements for the 3BA examination
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*[[BA Examination Timeline]], [[2BA Timeline]], [[1BA Timeline]] - important dates for your studies
 
* Use the [[Template for Studentpage]] to make your own profile, the [[Template for Studentfilm]] to create a page for any of your films  
 
* Use the [[Template for Studentpage]] to make your own profile, the [[Template for Studentfilm]] to create a page for any of your films  
* Use the [[Template for Filmcredits]] so you won't forget anybody
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* Use the [[Template for BA Animation Filmcredits]] so you won't forget anybody
  
 
=Rent equipment or use the schools workshops=
 
=Rent equipment or use the schools workshops=
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=BA Animation Team=
 
=BA Animation Team=
 
*[[Jürgen Haas|Head of Department]]: [[Jürgen Haas]]
 
*[[Jürgen Haas|Head of Department]]: [[Jürgen Haas]]
*Animation Theory: [[Christian Gasser]], [[Tina Ohnmacht]], [[Stefanie Bräuer]]
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*2D Animation: [[Justine Klaiber]]
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*Animation Theory: [[Christian Gasser]], [[Tina Ohnmacht]], [[Stefanie Bräuer]], [https://www.oswalditen.ch/ Oswald Iten]
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*CGI: [[Christian Schwaller]]
 
*Expanded Animation: [[François Chalet]]
 
*Expanded Animation: [[François Chalet]]
 
*Experimental Animation, Distribution and Sale: [[Gerd Gockell]]
 
*Experimental Animation, Distribution and Sale: [[Gerd Gockell]]
 
*Experimental Narration, Story Development: [[Maja Gehrig]]
 
*Experimental Narration, Story Development: [[Maja Gehrig]]
*Drawn Animation: [[Justine Klaiber]]
 
 
*Sounddesign: [[Thomas Gassmann]], [[Jeroen Visser]]
 
*Sounddesign: [[Thomas Gassmann]], [[Jeroen Visser]]
*CGI: [[Christian Schwaller]]
 
 
*[[Technical Support]]: [[Jean First]], [[Tim Markgraf]], [[Jeroen Visser]]
 
*[[Technical Support]]: [[Jean First]], [[Tim Markgraf]], [[Jeroen Visser]]
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*Wordbuilding: Research, Layout: [https://www.oswalditen.ch/ Oswald Iten]
 
*[[Artistic Assistant]]: Rooms, Rental, Finance: [[Elena Rast]]
 
*[[Artistic Assistant]]: Rooms, Rental, Finance: [[Elena Rast]]
 
*[[Artistic Associate]]: Student Coordinator, Stop Motion: [[Kat Woodtli]]
 
*[[Artistic Associate]]: Student Coordinator, Stop Motion: [[Kat Woodtli]]
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*Social Media: [https://giuliamartinelli.com/about Giulia Martinetti]
 
*Social Media: [https://giuliamartinelli.com/about Giulia Martinetti]
 
'''External lecturers:'''
 
'''External lecturers:'''
*Advanced Animation 3D: [[Kai Müri]]
 
 
*Advanced Animation 2D & 3D: [https://erikcschmidt.wordpress.com/ Erik Schmidt]
 
*Advanced Animation 2D & 3D: [https://erikcschmidt.wordpress.com/ Erik Schmidt]
 
*Art Skills: [https://www.instagram.com/hammachertaco/ Taco Hammacher]
 
*Art Skills: [https://www.instagram.com/hammachertaco/ Taco Hammacher]
*Acting for Animation: [[Jane S. Mumford|Jane Mumford]]
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*Acting for Animation: [https://www.janemumford.ch/ Jane Mumford]
*Concept Arts: [https://www.artstation.com/karamissa Kamila Szutenberg]  
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*Character Design: [https://www.feliciehaymoz.com/ Félice Haymoz]
*Script: [https://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Rauff-Nielsen Martin Rauff-Nielsen]  
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*CGI Animation: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/laure-clemansaud-madia-a6b7538/ Laure Clemansaud]
*Character Design: [https://www.feliciehaymoz.com/ Félice Haymoz]
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*CGI Basics: [[Kai Müri]]
*Concept Art: [http://biniman.tumblr.com/ Bin Han To]
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*Concept Arts: [https://www.artstation.com/karamissa Kamila Szutenberg], [http://biniman.tumblr.com/ Bin Han To]  
 
*Editing: [https://www.isaioswald.com/ Isai Oswald]
 
*Editing: [https://www.isaioswald.com/ Isai Oswald]
*Stop Motion: [[Adrian Flückiger]], [[Irmgard Walthert]], [https://bildstand.ch/tag/christine-munz/ Christine Munz]
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*Foley Artist: [https://radiorevolten.net/celine-bernard/ Céline Bernard]
*Storyboard: [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0700214/ Christian Puille]
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*Houdini: [https://www.romankaelin.com/ Roman Kälin]
*Storytelling: [https://fintafilm.si/spela-cadez/ Špela Čadež]
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*Lighting/Camera: [https://bildstand.ch/ Christine Munz]
*Lighting/Camera: [[Christine Munz]]
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*Linproducing: [https://marumaru.ch/about Marwan Abdalla Eissa]
*Motion Graphics: [[Oli Aemisegger]]
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*Motion Graphics: [https://www.frame-eleven.com/crew/ Oli Aemisegger]
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*Script: [https://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Rauff-Nielsen Martin Rauff-Nielsen]
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*Stop Motion: [[Adrian Flückiger]], [[Irmgard Walthert]], [https://www.susannajerger.de/ Susanna Jerger]
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*Storyboard: [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0700214/ Christian Puille], [https://www.sarahvettori.com/ Sarah Vettori]
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*Storytelling, Projektentwicklung: [https://fintafilm.si/spela-cadez/ Špela Čadež], [https://www.studiosoi.de Klaus Morschhäuser]
 
'''Honorable mention of former colleagues:'''
 
'''Honorable mention of former colleagues:'''
 
* 2D Character Design, Drawn Animation: [[Jochen Ehmann]]
 
* 2D Character Design, Drawn Animation: [[Jochen Ehmann]]
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* 2D Animation Basics: [[Jesús Pérez]]
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* Dossier, Story Development: [[Ted Sieger]]
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* Experimental Narration, Story Development: [[Paul Bush]] († 2023)
 
* History of Animation and Theory: [[Alder Otto|Otto Alder]]
 
* History of Animation and Theory: [[Alder Otto|Otto Alder]]
* 2D traditional drawn Animation: [[Jesús Pérez]]
 
* Experimental Narration, Story Development: [[Paul Bush]] († 2023)
 
 
* Technical Support: [[Ignacio Duelo]], [[Patxi Aguirre]]
 
* Technical Support: [[Ignacio Duelo]], [[Patxi Aguirre]]
 
* Sounddesign: [[Wolf-Ingo Römer]] († 2008)
 
* Sounddesign: [[Wolf-Ingo Römer]] († 2008)
 
* Assistants: [[Susanne Steffen]], [[Lea Hunziker]], [[Daniela P. Meier]]
 
* Assistants: [[Susanne Steffen]], [[Lea Hunziker]], [[Daniela P. Meier]]
  
=About the lecturers=
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=For the lecturers=
*[[Dozierendenfilme]]
 
 
*[[Vorlage für Dozierendenseite]]
 
*[[Vorlage für Dozierendenseite]]
 
*[[Vorlage für Dozierendenfilme]]
 
*[[Vorlage für Dozierendenfilme]]
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*[[Vertrieb / Distribution]]
 
*[[Vertrieb / Distribution]]
 
=Contact=
 
=Contact=
Get in touch with us on our blog [https://animation-luzern.ch/ animation-luzern.ch] .
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Get in touch with us on our blog [https://animation-lucerne.ch/ animation-lucerne.ch] .
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=Pipeline=
 
=Pipeline=
 
*[[Velo]]
 
*[[Velo]]
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*[[Animations Webseiten|Animation Websites]]
 
*[[Animations Webseiten|Animation Websites]]
 
*[[Must see]]
 
*[[Must see]]
*[[Tipps/Tricks/Material/Inspiration]]
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*[[Stop Motion Tipps/Tricks/Material/Inspiration]]
 
*[[Research in Animation]]
 
*[[Research in Animation]]

Latest revision as of 12:30, 9 September 2025

Primary language is English but some pages are written in German. Please use an online translation tool to read them.

Education

The animation bachelor program at the Lucerne School of Art, Film & Design has a total duration of 6 semesters, equal to 180 ECTS. The bachelor is composed of modules which teach you in-depth knowledge of all things to do with animation. We teach in English. Further on You can choose interdisciplinary artistic topics (+Colabor, +Reflect), ISA modules and theory (+Focus). Some of the interdisciplinary modules are tought in German, others in English.

You can take up to 6 years to finish your studies. This allows for the possibility of a gap year to do long-term internships, take on jobs, earn money or just collect other life experience.

During your studies it is also possible to do an internship or an exchange in the 4th semester. Read more about that on our page: Exchange.



Information for Students

Rent equipment or use the schools workshops

BA Animation Team

External collaborators:

External lecturers:

Honorable mention of former colleagues:

For the lecturers

Media library

Distribution and Sale

Contact

Get in touch with us on our blog animation-lucerne.ch .

Pipeline

Misc

Inspiration