Admission

After registering via Studielink, you will receive an email with instructions explaining how the admission process works.

The admission process is a way for us to get to know you and see whether you are a good fit for the programme. At the same time, it is also an opportunity for you to discover whether this programme is what you are looking for.

On this page you can read what the admission process involves and what you need to submit.

What we look for in your application

During the admission process, we are curious about who you are and how you work. We are not only interested in the final result, but also in how you got there. What was the starting point for your idea? What worked, what did not? Show us your process and take us into your way of thinking.

What our lecturers are looking for:

• Your creative potential: do you have drawing skills and can you work from observation? Do you show originality, individuality and conceptual thinking?
• Your storytelling ability: does your portfolio and your work show that you can tell a story visually? You do not need to have finished films. We want to see that you can communicate a story, whether through images, text or sound.
• Your communication skills: are you able to convey your fascination and inspiration? Can you reflect on your work, collaborate with others and show commitment and discipline in what you create?
• Your research-oriented attitude: are you curious and experimental? Do you show an interest in art, culture and the field of animation? We are also looking for analytical skills and an openness to development.

The first round

For the first round of admissions, you will submit a questionnaire, your portfolio, two take-home assignments, and a motivation letter digitally. Based on these materials, we decide whether you will be invited to the admission day.

• Your portfolio is a selection of work you have created. For tips on preparing your portfolio, see Prepare well.
• The home assignments are creative tasks. For example, you may be asked to make a drawing from observation, create an anatomy study, produce a short animation on a given topic, or make a piece of 3D work based on a theme.
• In your motivation letter, you tell us more about who you are, what you can do, your development, and your motivation for choosing this programme.

The second round

Have you passed the first round? Then you will be invited to the admission day at the academy in Zwolle.

This is what you can expect:

• You will spend a day at the academy working on an assignment.
• You will have a conversation with two lecturers from the programme. During this conversation, we will talk about your portfolio, motivation, assignments, inspiration and working process.