ABOUT

As part of a class investigation into European animation, I will be using this blog as a vessel to document what the Danes get up to.



Education

THE NATIONAL FILM SCHOOL OF DENMARK 
(&THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DIGITAL INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT)








THE COURSES: Animation Directing, Computer Game Production at DADIU
The teaching programme consists of theoretical and practical training. A high volume of exercises is needed to be completed before the final projects go ahead. These are produced at a professional level and on completion are aired on TV to be viewed by an audience nationwide.     
   
VIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE - THE ANIMATION WORKSHOP



THE COURSES: DEGREES -Character Animation, Computer Graphic Art. PROFESSIONAL COURSES- 3D Character Animation, 3D Artist. Animation Pedagogics Module. 
This academy has an extraordinary reputation. Easily the widest online presence, it's hailed by Richard Williams as being, "One of the most dedicated animation institutions in the world". Frequently posted about on Cartoon Brew, it seems that the prestige of the National Film Institute isn't enough to keep the spotlight. It's organized as a centre for animation with 7  functioning departments. They strive for professional competency.  

3D COLLEGE DENMARK


Lesser known than the prior two, this college's course runs for one school year and provides training in 3D Studio Max. It works on a community ethos, and you can tailor make  your own education by carry on after the basic year.  


TRUEMAX ACADEMY

COURSES: 3D Fundamentals (with online option), Drawing Class, 3D Workshop
It bases its teaching and training around the needs of the 3D industry. Its primary objective is to combine a balance between art and technology, to ease their students into industry roles, to sustain high quality and attract best international professionals as instructors.