International Master’s Degree in Japanese Animation
Specialize in anime!
This Master’s Degree in Japanese Animation offers you unique training, designed to help you become a professional skilled in Japanese animation with a particular focus on the style and technique that defines Japanese anime.
Get ready to take the next step in your career with the help of top Japanese professionals!
Dates
From September to May
Titulation
International Master
Modality
In-person
Campus
In Barcelona and Madrid
Languages
In English
Internships in companies
equivalent to 300 hours
Duration
9 months
Modules and Workshops
Industry-Specialized
International Master
The Japanese animation industry is booming, and there is a growing demand for animators with specialized skills in this field. The number of foreign animators, both on-site and remote, is steadily increasing, opening up opportunities in the Japanese animation market. Until now, there has been no professional training program that would allow foreign animators to take advantage of this growing demand. Therefore, this Master’s Degree in Japanese Animation was created in collaboration with some of the leading anime companies and professionals in Tokyo, with the aim of training future Japanese animation talent./p>
Methodology and educational competencies
- Provide knowledge of the concepts and terms specific to Japanese animation.
- Offer an overview of the craft of animation as an art and/or industry, applying traditional anime tools and adapting them to new digital technologies.
- Understand the differences and similarities between Japanese and European-American animation.
- Learn to work with the Japanese studio method.
- Understand working in various groups and the roles of a production team.
- Know the tools used in the Japanese market.
Theoretical and practical training.
Reproduction of a real work environment.
Experience in an international environment.
1.
Academic excellence
Comprehensive specialized training that puts technique at the service of art.
2.
Professional success
Professionalization of the student to successfully undertake any work project.
3.
Connection with the industry
Specialized teaching validated by renowned Japanese studios that collaborate in the pedagogical program and the recruitment of our students.
4.
Real applicability of the training
Based on projects that replicate the real-life environment of a Japanese studio and encourage teamwork and an understanding of Japanese work methodologies.
The course program
PROGRAMME OF THE INTERNATIONAL MASTER'S DEGREE IN JAPANESE ANIMATION
The course is divided into several modules, ranging from an overview of the Japanese animation industry to the technical details of the different roles students can assume within a 3D anime production.
At the beginning of each module, a theoretical foundation will be presented, which will be reinforced with several examples and practical exercises. In addition, throughout the course, exercises will be offered to improve drawing and animation skills.
Introduction to Japanese Animation:
- History of the Japanese animation industry.
- Comparison between the Japanese and Western industries.
- Cultural origins of Japanese animation.
- Production pipeline of Japanese studios.
Drawing for Animation:
- Review of basic drawing concepts.
- Gesture drawing.
- Study methods.
- Exercises to develop speed and accuracy.
- Visual language of animation Japanese.
- Style and finishing.
2D Animations:
- Review of basic animation concepts.
- Comparison between Japanese and Western animation (cartoon).
- Time sheet and notations.
- Japanese vs. Western acting.
- Special effects.
- Working with different software vs. working on paper.
Layout and production:
- The Animator’s role within the production.
- Definition and evolution of the layout.
- Meeting with the Director (Enshutsu).
- Model sheets (settei) and production documents. Production.
- Interpreting the Storyboard to Create the Layout.
- Layer Structure and Visual Composition.
- Recommendations and Common Mistakes.
- Presentation and Exporting of the Work.
- Director’s Corrections.
- Animation Director’s Corrections.
- First Cleanup Stage (Genga/2nd Key).
Animation Assistance (Douga) and Finishing:
- Cleanup Techniques.
- Inbetweening Techniques and Criteria.
- Digital Painting.
- Final Composition.
Teamwork and Communication:
- Work Environment (in-person and remote).
- Culture and language.
- Hierarchy and treatment within production personnel.
- Communication with the Production Assistant.
- Communication with Directors.
- Navigate within the industry.
- Working as an employee vs freelancer.
Workshops with different professionals:
- Aoki yu
- Mochizuki Shigetaka
- Souki Production
What opportunities does this master’s degree offer?
The Japanese animation industry offers numerous job opportunities, both in Japanese anime studios and international production companies. Thanks to the training acquired through this master’s degree, you’ll be able to perform a variety of roles within the industry, from animation direction to the creation of 2D layouts and storyboards
Animation Director
Supervising and coordinating animation teams, ensuring their work meets the director’s and production’s requirements.
Key animator (Genga)
Assist in the production of key frames for an animation, creating all the main narrative poses for scenes with attention to character personality, staging, and performance.
Intercalador (Douga)
Creating intermediate frames between two keyframes. The goal is to create the illusion of movement by creating a smooth transition from one image to the other.
Clean Up Specialist (Douga)
Make the final stroke and ensure the finished appearance of the character or object you have drawn. You must ensure that the final drawing matches the original model.
Layout 2D (Lo)
Starting from the storyboard, the layout artist uses the characters, sets, props, and cameras of a film to stage the film, shot by shot.
Storyboardista
Define the look, timing, camera angles, and viewpoints of sequences. With the ability to interpret the director’s vision. Key guide to the production process.
Who is this training aimed at?
The Master’s Degree in Japanese Animation is aimed at all anime enthusiasts who wish to delve deeper into the art and technique of 2D animation. This course is designed for both beginners and industry professionals who want to specialize in 2D anime and 2D animation, giving you a new perspective on animation.
Professionals who want to boost their career
For professionals with more than 2 years of experience in 2D animation
Recent graduates in 2D animation
Students who want to expand their fundamental skills to begin a career in 2D anime.
University graduates in Fine Arts
People with a high level of drawing knowledge who want to develop the skills necessary to work as a 2D animator.
Teaching staff
Atsuko Ishizuka
Position: Docente y ponente
Titulación: Animación japonesa
Especialización: Animadora y directora
Mochiduki Shigetaka
Position: Lecturer and speaker
Course: Japanese animation
Specialization: Productor
Yu Aoki
Position: Lecturer and speaker
Course: Japanese animation
Specialization: Animator and animation director
Souki
Position: Lecturer and speaker
Titulación: Japanese Animation
Specialization: CGI director and director
Network Partners
Would you like more information about this program?
Fill out this form and we will contact you to inform you about the registration process at L’Idem. All fields are required.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
The L’Idem School team answers the most frequently asked questions about our International Master’s in Japanese Animation. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to contact us; we’ll be happy to help you.
1. Who is the Master of Japanese Animation aimed at?
This training is designed for:
- Graduates in Digital Animation or another specialty, Fine Arts, Illustration, or related disciplines who wish to specialize in Japanese animation.
- Experienced 2D animators who want to perfect their technique by following the anime industry’s style and production pipeline.
- Industry professionals looking to improve their skills in layout, acting, and animation assistance to work in 2D anime and traditional Japanese animation studios.
2. How long is the Master's degree?
The International Master in Japanese Animation has a duration of 1 year.
3. In what language are the classes taught?
Classes are taught in English./p>
4. What learning methodology is used?
L’Idem’s methodology is based on:
- Learning by doing: Students work on real-life 2D anime projects, replicating the pipeline of Japanese studios.
- Teamwork: Collaboration with other departments such as Concept Art and 2D Animation is encouraged.
- International Faculty: The teaching team is made up of active professionals from Tokyo studios, bringing their direct experience in the anime industry.
- Industry Focus: Students work with processes, tools, and techniques used in Japan, preparing them to enter the sector.
5. What qualifications do you earn after completing the Master's in Japanese Animation?
Upon completion of the Master’s degree, students receive a high-performance certification, which validates advanced specialized training in Japanese Animation with a professional focus.
6. What are the career opportunities?
Master’s graduates will be able to develop their professional careers in national and international 2D animation studios, performing roles such as:
- Animation Director
- Key Animator (Genga)
- Interleaver (Douga)
- Cleanup Specialist (Douga)
- 2D Layout (Lo)
- Storyboarder
7. Does the specialized training in Japanese animation include internships?
Yes, students can intern at digital animation studios in Japan, thanks to L’Idem’s partnerships with companies in the anime industry in Tokyo.
8. What are the admission requirements? And the admission process?
This master’s degree is aimed at animators with prior training in 2D animation.
The admissions process consists of:
- Portfolio evaluation, which will assess the candidate’s technical and artistic quality.
- Personal interview, in which we will analyze your profile, experience, and goals within the 2D anime industry.
If you have any questions about your level, you can schedule a meeting with our admissions team to receive personalized guidance.