Summer School / Toon Boom Harmony 2D Animation

This course will hone your skills in animating 2D characters using the industry-standard software, Toon Boom Harmony – a favourite among creators of animated TV-series. Our primary focus is on refining your ability to create believable character movements through a very hands-on and guided approach. Unleash your creativity and dive into the captivating world of digital 2D Character Animation. The course is based on the program element “Animation Basics 2”, which relates to the core area: 2D Character Animation Theory, Methods and Techniques” of the renowned bachelor in Character Animation at The Animation Workshop. The content of the program element is executed through a series of exercises with focus on animation physicality, acting and movement cycles in Toon Boom Harmony. The summer school is primarily for students of animation as well as animation professionals and others with some animation experience. You will be practicing your ability to animate characters in 2d walking, implementing the principles of physicality and acting. You will gain insight into how to develop believable and consistent characters through 2d animated performance. Learn more about the summer school and apply here! Admission The course is open for professionals and students who have studied for at least one year at a Bachelor's degree programme or have some professional experience in visual arts. Applicants should already have acquired basic knowledge of animation, either because they already study animation or another subject, where an introduction to animation was taught, or because they learned it elsewhere, for example as part of their professional work or in a course. Additionally, good drawing skills are needed to be able to follow the class. Tuition/course fee The tuition fee is EU-citizens: DKK 8.500 (approx. EUR 1.140), Non-EU citizens: DKK 15.450 (approx. EUR 2.070)

Living costs€1,500 a month in Aarhus, rent included

€18,000

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

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• A completed qualification that gives access to Short Course study.
• Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
• Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

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A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.