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The Programme

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.

Duration of Studies

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.

We have a modular structure, so we can offer highly individualized study paths for part-time students. The standard duration of part-time studies is 6 semesters but it can be extended to 8. You should be able to take part in our courses on two to three days of the week to study part time.

Application Requirements

You have the possibility to study in MA Animation as 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.

Modules and Courses

Project Modules & Practical Thesis

At the heart of the MA Animation are the Project Module which center around the conception, development and production of the practical thesis project. Students have to pass three Project Modules plus one Practical Thesis Module.

Framework Modules

Research Modules & Written Thesis

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: 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 Framework
Workshops (also international co-operation workshops and interdisciplinary courses)
Individual projects
Courses from other programs of the HSLU (MA, BA after consulting with us)
Internships from outside the school

For more information please refer to the regulations of the MA Film | Animation.

Interdisciplinary Modules: +Network / +Research

Introductory Courses

These give no Credit Points for your studies.

Introductions
DK.MAAF Kamera Einführung	DK.MAAF Sound Einführung	DK.MAAF Schnittplatz Einführung	NAKUS (in Cooperation with the BA Animation)

MA Film | Animation Team

External lecturers:

Armin Prediger
Christian Puille
Félicie Haymoz
Chantal Molleur
Marcy Goldberg

Rent Equipment

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

Exchange / Studying abroad

Students of the MA Animation and MA Film can study abroad for one or more semesters. The Lucerne University of Art and Design has a list of partner institutions worldwide. If you are interested, you can profit from existing Exchange Programms or go abroad as a free mover. For more information please refer your questions to the 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 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

Contact

Get in touch with us!

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-= Education =
+= The Programme =
+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.
+= Duration of Studies =
 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 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.
+We have a modular structure, so we can offer highly individualized study paths for part-time students. The standard duration of part-time studies is 6 semesters but it can be extended to 8. You should be able to take part in our courses on two to three days of the week  to study part time.
-= Modules =
-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.]
-= Lateral entrants/Career Jumpers =
-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.
-= Part-Time Studies =
-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.
-=Elegible courses=
-== Eligible Courses in the Transfermodul, Fachmodul and Exchangemodul of MA Film ==
-The programme of the MA Film has elective courses in the Transfermodule, the Fachmodule and the Exchangemodule. Some parts are clustered into "tracks".
-Students chose those tracks to specialize in their studies in a certain field (Film Financing; Self-Marketing; Expanded Cinema). The Fachmodule and the Exchangemodule have a list of free eligible courses from which 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.
-=== Transfermodul ===
-==== '''Business tracks''' ====
+= Application Requirements =
-The students of the MA Film have to choose one of two "business tracks". The choice is made according to the goal for their master thesis.
+You have the possibility to study in MA Animation as  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.
-===== Track Film Financing =====
+= Modules and Courses =
-In the Film Financing Track, students will work on 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 an external production company and will be finished with this company before handing in to the funding bodies. The following three courses/days are part of this track:
-* Filmdossier-Course and Coaching '''(link)'''
-* Film-Production (link)
-* Producer's day: Meet the Producers (link)
-===== Track Film Financing =====
+== Project Modules & Practical Thesis ==
-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 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.
+At the heart of the MA Animation are the Project Module which center around the conception, development and production of the practical thesis project. Students have to pass three Project Modules plus one Practical Thesis Module.
-* Self-Marketing Course (link)
-* Filmrecht (link)
-=== Fachmodul ===
+== Framework Modules ==
-Elegible Courses (in Fachmodul A and B)
-The Fachmodul gives freedom to chose from a variety of courses to obtain the non-mandatory party of the module.
+== Research Modules & Written Thesis ==
+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.
-The Fachmodul (with semester modules A, B and C) comprises a total of 12 Credit Points (CP). Six of those are mandatory and 6 are eligible. Students are free to chose the elegible 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.
+'''Film Viewing List'''
-==== '''Expanded Cinema (6CP)''' ====
-* Expanded Cinema I + II
-* AR/VR
-* Video for the Stage
-* Film in Spatial Contexts
-* Expanded Cinema Guest-Workshop
-==== '''Other elegible Courses from the MA Film''' ====
-===== '''Narration''' =====
-* Scriptwriting
-===== '''History''' =====
-* Film and Media History
-* FilmClub
-===== '''Skills''' =====
-* [[MasterFilm/DKMF2401|Design Techniques]]
-* Camera and Image-Making
-* Character Design in Animation
-* Editing & Montage
-* Sound design
-* Drawing as a Language
-* Knowledge Mediation
-* Found Footage
-* [[MasterFilm/DKMF2410|Film Analysis]]
-* WorkShops
-* Sound Editing
-* Drawing as a Language
-* Storyboarding
-===== '''Additional Courses''' =====
-* Courses of the BA Animation, which are open to MA Students. When attending these courses no Creditpoints are given.
-* [[NAKUs]]
-=== FachModule C: MA 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]
-=== Exchangemodul ===
+== 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 - amog others- the following courses and activities:
+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
+* Courses of the Framework
-* Individual Projects
+* Workshops (also international co-operation workshops and interdisciplinary courses)
-* Courses from other programs of the HSLU (MA and BA)
+* Individual projects
-* IDA-courses (in the spring semester)
+* Courses from other programs of the HSLU (MA, BA after consulting with us)
 * 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 | Animation.
-<blockquote>For more information please refer to the regulation of the MA Film. </blockquote>
-= Other Elegible/Introductory Courses =
+== Interdisciplinary Modules: +Network / +Research ==
-===== '''Introductions''' =====
+== Introductory Courses ==
-* Camera Introduction
+These give no Credit Points for your studies.
-* Sound Introduction
+{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
-* Editing Introduction
+! colspan="4" |Introductions
-* NAKUS (in Cooperation with the BA Animation)
+|-
-=MA Film Team=
+|[[DK.MAAF Kamera Einführung]]
-*Truniger Fred
+|[[DK.MAAF Sound Einführung]]
-*Müller Robert
+|[[DK.MAAF Schnittplatz Einführung]]
-*[[Ehmann Jochen]]
+|[[NAKUs|NAKUS]] (in Cooperation with the BA Animation)
-*Zimmermann Christina
+|}
-*Hugonnier Marine
-*Kofmel Anja
+=MA Film | Animation Team=
-*[[Sieger Ted]]
+*[[Fred Truniger]]
-*García Carlos Isabel
+*[[Tina Ohnmacht]]
-*[[Gassmann Thomas]]
+*Katharina Knust
-*Stofer Ruth
+*[[Robert Müller]]
-*Rentemeister Elke
+*[[Jochen Ehmann]]
-*Krautkrämer Florian
+*[[Anja Kofmel]]
-*First Jean
+*[[Jean First]]
+*Tim Markgraf
+*[[Christina Zimmermann]]
+*[[Marine Hugonnier]]
+*[[Carlos Isabel García ]]
+*[[Thomas Gassmann]]
+*[[Elke Rentemeister]]
+*[[Florian Krautkrämer]]
 '''External lecturers:'''
-*Goldberg Marcy
+*Armin Prediger
-*Brütsch Andres
+*Christian Puille
-*Weber Brigitta
+*Félicie Haymoz
-*[[Molleur Chantal]]
+*[[Chantal Molleur]]
-*Kowalska Jadwiga
+*[[Marcy Goldberg]]
 =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=
+=Exchange / Studying abroad=
-During your studies it is also possible to do internships or an exchange semester at one of our [[Partnerschulen]] if you wish. You can find more information this [[Exchange]] site.
+Students of the MA Animation and 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=
-The following [[Film residencies|table]] contains scholarships, residencies and project financing that can be applied for by filmmakers and artists.
+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]].
-*[[List of filmfestivals]]
 *[[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 [[Students]] / [[:Category:Student]]
+* A list of all our [[:Category:MA Film Student|students]]
-=Student Film=
+=Students MA Animation, MA Film=
-* A list of all our [[Studentfilms]] / [[:Category:Film]]
+* A list of all our [[:Category:MA Film Film|student films]]
 =Contact=
-Get in touch with us on our blog [https://animation-luzern.ch/contact/ animation-luzern.ch] .
+[https://hslu.ch/master-animation Get in touch with us!]
-=Misc=
+= Templates for your own Pages on this Aniwiki =
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+* [[Template for Studentfilm]] - make a page for any of your films
-*[[Photogrammetry Setup]]
+=[https://wiki.animation-luzern.ch/Project_Submission Project/Thesis Submission]=

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