This summer, the Animation department of the Lucerne School of Arts and Design will organize its 2^nd Master Academy on computer animation instructed by Swiss animators working for the Major Hollywood FX and Animation studios.

Last year selected students and professionals completed a six-week training in advanced computer animation under the direction of Simon Otto (DreamWorks Animation – How to Train Your Dragon).

The feedback was overwhelming so we decided to repeat the Master Academy in a similar structure with some adaptions.

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.

Block 1: Back to the Basics
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Week 1: July 31^st - August 4^th 2017
Character Walk
Simon Christen and KC Roeyer
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Week 2: August 7^th - August 11^th 2017
Close up acting shot / lip sync
Stefan Schumacher

Block 2: Creature Animation shot
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Week 3: August 14^th - August 18^th 2017
Part 1: Blocking
Michael Aerni and Lukas Niklaus
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Week 4: August 21^st - August 25^th 2017
Part 2: Polish
Lukas Niklaus

Block 3: Full Body Animation shot for Feature Animation
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Week 5: August 28^th - September 1^st 2017
Part 1: Blocking
Jean-Denis Haas
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Week 6: September 4^th - September 8^th 2017
Part 2: Polish
Thomas Grummt

subject to modifications

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Fees:
6 Week Course 2500 CHF
4 Week Course 2000 CHF
2 Week Course 1250 CHF

50% discount for students
Focal supports up to five professionals

Swiss and Swiss related
Talents and Professionals
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Animation Software: Autodesk Maya
Teaching Language: English
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Application open till May 26^th 2017.
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For more informations see our application form
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