{"id":837,"date":"2013-03-16T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-03-16T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unirufa.it\/computer-animation-and-special-effects\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T21:08:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T20:08:50","slug":"computer-animation-and-special-effects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.unirufa.it\/en\/offerta-formativa\/corsi-ii-livello\/computer-animation-and-special-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Computer animation and Visual effects"},"content":{"rendered":"TAUGHT IN ITALIAN \u276f<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make the impossible possible.<\/h2>\n

You will be capable of establish yourself as a computer animation and Visual effects designer in films, television, audio effects and web productions. You will master digital techniques and optimize your manual skills, cultural awareness and creative abilities.<\/h3>\n

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Qualification:<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Second Level Academic Diploma, equivalent to a Master’s degree<\/p>\n

Duration:<\/strong><\/h6>\n

2 years, full time <\/p>\n

Language:<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Italian<\/p>\n

Credits:<\/strong><\/h6>\n

120 ECT<\/p>\n

Location of attendance:<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Rome<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Requirements:<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Italian students<\/em>
\nBachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent certification
\nPortfolio<\/p>\n

International students<\/em>
\nBachelor’s degree valid for the Italian Education System
\nPortfolio
\nCourse language B2 certificate
\nUpon admission\u00a0non-UE students have to fulfill the procedure to obtain a Student VISA<\/p>\n

Masterclasses:<\/strong><\/h6>\n

6 masterclasses per year for 6 weeks, under the guidance of international artists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Field:<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Film animation & VFX<\/p>\n

Main subjects:<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Character design, 3D animation, Motion design, Direction, Special effects, Traditional animation<\/p>\n

Future careers:<\/strong><\/h6>\n

3D Modeller, Texture artist, Lighting Technician, Animator, TD rigger, Compositor, Filmmaker, Storyboard artist, Concept artist, Cartoonist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Creativity and technology to create computer animation and Visual effects.<\/strong>
\nThe MA in Computer Animation and Visual Effects at RUFA is an art specialization course designed to train designers in digital animation and visual effects for film, television, audiovisual productions and web to blend digital technology, manual reproduction, cultural know-how and creative skills.
\nComputer animation and Visual effects are part of the creative and practical resources often used in the creation of movement, action and narration.<\/p>\n

In the field of computer animation there is a world of professional opportunities.<\/strong>
\nIn the world of audiovisual production, the demand for digital animation and visual effects professionals is very high. The available technical resources to create visual effects and animation are in continuous and constant development, and the digitally enhanced image is an essential creative ingredient.<\/p>\n

For this reason, designers that knows how to create visual effects and digital animation have a successful professional career ahead of them in 3D animation and motion graphics, in filmmaking, television, video games and advertising.<\/p>\n

Learn and design, manage and create an animated product.<\/strong>
\nThe MA in Computer Animation and visual Effects focuses on teaching how to produce animation. Young designers must use their theoretical knowledge to develop content (conceptual study and psychological analysis, history of cinema, analysis and writing for film, deep understanding of the process of animation, historical and cultural references) and their hands-on technical abilities to design and create their own animated products (storyboarding, creating animated sequencing, 2D compositing and 3D software utilization).<\/p>\n

The course also includes learning how to manage and produce an entire creative project (design, content, script, production plan, teamwork and deadline management).<\/p>\n

Studying and producing to prepare for the future.<\/strong>
\nThe MA in Computer Animation and Visual Effects produces concrete results: the digital clips and the original productions created by students are sent to festivals and entered into competitions. They will also be included in the student\u2019s digital portfolio, which they will present to future employers.<\/p>\n

In order to prepare students so that they are best able to create and produce their own material, the course offers a rich collection of seminars, workshops, professional encounters, internships and experimentation opportunities with partner companies in the industry.
\nThe MA in Computer Animation and Visual Effects at RUFA is part of the Department of Design and Applied Arts\/ New Technology for the Arts, the section of RUFA academic studies that provides a high-level of specialization and technical preparation, setting high standards of academic and design learning each year. By graduating in Computer Animation and Visual effects you will be able to become a: 3D Modeler, Texture artist, Lighting Technician, Animator, rigging TD, Compositor, Computer animation director, Storyboard artist, Concept artist, Cartoonist.<\/p>\n

The Academic Master of Arts is equivalent to a University Master Degree.<\/p>\n

*The course is available only in Italian. All lessons include mandatory attendance <\/a> at RUFA’s locations in Rome. <\/em><\/p>\n

Coordinator: Pietro Ciccotti
\nTutor: Filippo Foglietti
\nLecturers: Alessandro Feliciani, Mario Bellina, Pietro Ciccotti, Valerio Di Nitto, Sergio D\u2019Innocenzo, Veronica D\u2019Auria, Filippo Foglietti, Federico Landini, Harald Pizzinini, Roberto Pompili, Sergio Riccardi, Irene Rinaldi, Noemi Sartori, Dafne Sartori.<\/em>
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