Admissions procedures, Computer Graphic Art

General procedures
When you apply for the bachelor education in Computer Graphic Art, you must use KOT - the common application procedure for all higher educations in Denmark. You can find the relevant information and forms here. You will have to hand in an application form either electronically or along with a portfolio, showing your work.

After the application deadline on March 15, an admissions committee will select applicants for interviews and test. The interviews and test will take place in April/May, and by June, the committee will notify the applicants of the results of the admissions tests.

Once admitted to the bachelor programme in Computer Graphic Art, you can apply for accommodation in Viborg .

If you do not pass the admissions test, the 1st year coordinator, Joakim Pedersen will provide you with individual critique and feedback on both portfolio and admissions test results.

If you are not selected for the admissions test, we will invite you to participate in a workshop where you will receive individual feedback and guidance in order to help you develop your skills.

Admission Criteria
There are 3 different criteria which must be met in order to apply for the Computer Graphic Art programme:

• Educational background

You must hold the equivalent to a high school diploma /A-levels (in Danish: STX, HTX, HH, HF).


• English skills

You must have English on B-level according to the level system in Danish secondary schools, or equivalent proof of English skills. For an explanation, please go here.


• Drawing skills

The character animation programme is a talent based education, which means that it is exclusively your skill level and potential demonstrated in your portfolio which will determine your chances of being admitted.


The specific requirements for the portfolio are listed below.

Before applying for the bachelor programme in Computer Graphic Art, many applicants find it useful to attend the semester course in classical drawing at The Drawing Academy located on campus; The Drawing Academy offers courses of 6 months intensive high end classical drawing. You can find more information about the semester course at The Drawing Academy here.


Portfolio requirements when applying for Computer Graphic Art

Purpose
The aim of the portfolio is to demonstrate your skills within all the different categories listed below.

In general, we are looking for solid drawings expressing volume, weight and 3-dimensionality. Furthermore, excellent skills within life drawing and perspective are crucial. Finally, we are looking for a unique and personal style.

Format
A well-organized portfolio with bound drawings of A4 or A3 size is accepted. Anything over A3 or material in tubes etc., loose pieces of paper and generally unorganized content will not be accepted. Please label the outside of the portfolio with your name, address, phone number and email, as well as any CDs, DVDs or flash sticks inside the portfolio. Please make sure that any loose items are glued down or in other ways attached properly to the portfolio.

Finally, we strongly urge you to never, ever, send any original material. Normally, we will return your portfolio to you upon the admissions procedure, but TAW will not be held responsible for any damages to your works, or for any missing pieces.

You may also submit your portfolio electronically using a blog or website. Please send your letter of intention directly to the school and in which inform us of the link where we can view your work. If you do submit your work by a blog or website, have it organised well and with all of the requirements below listed clearly. Please be sure that your blog or website functions properly; if it does not at the time of the admissions review, we will disregard your application.

Content requirement for portfolio, Computer Graphic Art:


1. Character designs (min. 8 different characters):
These drawings must show characters of your own original design. We would like to see a range of variety in styles; graphic as well as 3-dimensional drawings. They ought to vary in personality as well. The drawings should be done in colour.


2. Background drawings (min. 3 indoor and 3 outdoor):
These drawings can range from concept sketches to finished background layouts, representing a location where a scene of action/acting could take place. Consideration of the situation which will/could take place is recommended. The drawings should be done in colour.


3. Storytelling (min. 5 panels/drawings):
Make a sequence of drawings that visually tells a story or a sequence of events. Consider staging, camera angle and posing of the character to tell the story.


4. Life drawings (min. 8 drawings):
The drawings should show proper anatomy, size proportions, understanding of shape, body dynamics and weight of the figure.


5. Perspective (min. 4 drawings):
Drawings of buildings, landscapes and/or objects, demonstrating an understanding of perspective.


6. Freestyle (min. 8 drawings):
Submit some of your best, most interesting and imaginative drawings, showing us your favourite drawing style/styles


7. Letter of Intention:
Please write a brief description about why you would like to study Computer Graphic Art: What are your influences and inspirations? What are your ambitions for the future work? What are your favourite stories, films and/or games and why? List any related work or educations you have been involved in.


8. Optional:
If you have done some relevant work, please submit a show reel on a DVD, CD, flash stick or website – however, please double check that they work! If your work is not viewable, we will disregard this part of your portfolio.


Deadlines
The deadline for handing in the KOT-form and the portfolio is March 15 at 12:00.

Education number and name (Optagelsesområdenummer)
50610 BA of Arts in Character Animation
(The name and number is valid for both programmes, and you can write in your letter of intention which programme you are applying for).