6 Weeks of intense Training in Computer Animation with Masters from DreamWorks, Pixar Animation Studios, ILM and Weta Digital

This summer, the Animation Department of the Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art will organize its 9th Master Academy!

Swiss citizens, Swiss residents or people who have a sustainable connection to Swiss Animation Film are eligible to apply.

The Academy focuses on Character Walk, Close Up Acting and Lipsync, Creature Animation and Human Acting.

Program
Block 1:
Back to the Basics
WEEK 1: 20 July - 24 July 2026
Walkcycle
Yves Ruprecht

WEEK 2: 27 July - 31 Julz 2026
Lipsync
Svetla Radivoeva
Block 2:
Creature Animation shot
WEEK 3: 3 August - 7 August 2026
Creature 1
Lukas Niklaus

WEEK 4: 10 August - 14 August 2026
Creature 1
Elena Heller
Block 3:
Full Body Animation shot for Feature Animation
WEEK 5: 17 August - 21 August 2026
Acting 1
Youri Dekker

WEEK 6: 24 August - 28 August 2026
Acting 2
Aron Hatfield
Application
Participation
LuMAA 2026 is for HSLU Students and Alumni, Swiss animators and on invitation.
Fees
The LuMAA 2026 is free for HSLU Students and HSLU Alumni.
Animation Software
Autodesk Maya
Teaching Language
English
The application will open and dates will be updated in April 2026