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The Technical Directing (TD) course of studies is a postgraduate diploma course at Animationsinstitut aimed at students with previous knowledge of computer science or similar subject areas.

In the course of their studies, TD students work with exciting technologies such as motion capture and LED walls, research new software solutions and support their fellow students from other course of study in projects with their technical expertise. Whether it's programming pipelines, automating animation processes or workflows, TDs take on these technical challenges.

A large part of the training at Animationsinstitut is working in the internal research and development department, where technological innovations are developed for the creative industry. The research work, combined with project work, promises plenty of freedom to experiment. Students are supported by highly-qualified lecturers and international mentors.

A network between industry and students is built up during the course of studies, which makes it easier to start a career and offers excellent job opportunities.

  • ENTRY LEVEL Postgraduate diploma course
  • STUDY START Winter semester
  • STANDARD PERIOD
    OF STUDY
    Postgraduate diploma course:
    4 Semesters

    plus
    1 diploma semester
  • TYPE OF STUDY
    PROGRAMME
    Full-time attendance programme
  • FINAL DEGREE Diploma from Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg
  • STUDY LANGUAGE German and English
  • TUITION FEES Postgraduate diploma course:
    0€ (EU citizens)
    1.500€ (non-EU citizens)

ANIMATIONSINSTITUT

Detailed information on the Technical Directing course of studies can be found on the

Hannes Sturm

As a TD at the Filmakademie, I am free to decide what I want to specialise in and what I want to research. I can request professional mentoring and workshops at any time. But what I enjoy most is the project-based work with other students.

I can only advise future TDs: Take advantage of all the opportunities at AKA!

Hannes Sturm

Technical Directing

Ramon Schauer

Studying Technical Directing is a great chance to be a bridge between the technical and the artistic part of a project, which makes it a really exciting field to work in.

Ramon Schauer

Alumnus | Technical Directing - TD at Mackevision

Lecturers

Dr. Diana Arellano

Our goal is to guide and mentor TD students in their exploration of new technological frontiers, gain professional experience and develop their skills to research, support and facilitate technological transfer in projects in the fields of animation, VFX and interactive media.

Dr. Diana Arellano

Senior Lecturer Technical Directing

APPLICATION AND CONTACT

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APPLICATION

Detailed information on the application process and the admission exam can be found here. We look forward to your submission!

Application deadline: 15 February