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2D and 3D Animation
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2D and 3D Animation

Digital animation techniques, 3D modeling, and visual storytelling.

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If your passions include drawing, creating living characters, and telling captivating stories, then the 2D and 3D Animation course was made for you. This course provides an immersive journey into the world of animation, letting you master a variety of techniques - from traditional methods to the most advanced digital forms, including 2D puppet manipulation and 3D modeling. Throughout your training, you will learn to transform your sketches into three-dimensional characters, bring them to life through movement, and weave exciting visual narratives.

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We will be by your side at every step, with a team of experienced and dedicated teachers who will guide you and help you refine your technique and artistic expression. If you see yourself thriving in the world of animation - creating works that entertain, educate, and inspire - then our 2D and 3D Animation course is the perfect starting point for your creative adventure.

Course Certification

12th grade

Level IV Professional Diploma

Grant Allocation

Meal allowance

Transport allowance*

Accommodation allowance*

Professional traineeship grant (work-based training)

* Only when the applicable legal requirements are met.

Course Duration

3 anos

2D & 3D Animation2D&3DAnimation✦
Visual CompositionVisualComposition✦
CreativityCreativity✦
MovementMovement✦
2D & 3D Animation2D&3DAnimation✦
Visual CompositionVisualComposition✦
CreativityCreativity✦
MovementMovement✦
2D & 3D Animation2D&3DAnimation✦
Visual CompositionVisualComposition✦
CreativityCreativity✦
MovementMovement✦
2D & 3D Animation2D&3DAnimation✦
Visual CompositionVisualComposition✦
CreativityCreativity✦
MovementMovement✦
2D & 3D Animation2D&3DAnimation✦
Visual CompositionVisualComposition✦
CreativityCreativity✦
MovementMovement✦
2D & 3D Animation2D&3DAnimation✦
Visual CompositionVisualComposition✦
CreativityCreativity✦
MovementMovement✦
2D & 3D Animation2D&3DAnimation✦
Visual CompositionVisualComposition✦
CreativityCreativity✦
MovementMovement✦
2D & 3D Animation2D&3DAnimation✦
Visual CompositionVisualComposition✦
CreativityCreativity✦
MovementMovement✦
3D Modeling3DModeling✦
Character DesignCharacterDesign✦
ExpressivenessExpressiveness✦
NarrativeNarrative✦
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Character DesignCharacterDesign✦
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ExpressivenessExpressiveness✦
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Character DesignCharacterDesign✦
ExpressivenessExpressiveness✦
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Character DesignCharacterDesign✦
ExpressivenessExpressiveness✦
NarrativeNarrative✦
3D Modeling3DModeling✦
Character DesignCharacterDesign✦
ExpressivenessExpressiveness✦
NarrativeNarrative✦
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Rigging & PuppetryRigging&Puppetry✦
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Career Opportunities

Media and communications: Communication companies producing for television, streaming, multimedia formats, and animated content across channels.
Advertising and motion design: Advertising agencies with animation departments, motion graphics, and work for web and social media.
Film and television: Animation, film, and series production companies, storyboarding, compositing, and audiovisual production pipelines.
Games and digital entertainment: Game publishers and studios integrating 2D/3D animation in video games, apps, and interactive experiences.

Inside the 2D and 3D Animation programme

Curriculum

Total: 3200 h
  • Portuguese320 h
  • English/French220 h
  • Integration Studies220 h
  • Physical Education140 h
  • Information and Communication Technologies100 h

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Training Partners

  • Árvore Cooperativa
  • Binterative
  • Canal 180
  • CCP
  • Centro Português de Fotografia
  • Companhia do Som
  • Elétrico
  • Flow
  • La Gofra
  • Maianima
  • Nixfuste
  • Olhoshot
  • Porto Canal
  • Porto de Comunicação
  • RTP
  • Vice
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