CADA | Digital Arts Education | 3,5-Year Education and Short Courses

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Where Passion Becomes Profession

Designed to develop your skillset for a successful career in VFX, games, animation, and new media, our programme combines practical hands-on training with a solid theoretical foundation and one-on-one mentorship.

We have a strategic collaboration with Abertay University, allowing you to achieve their accredited Bachelor of Honours in 3D Digital Arts upon passing your exams at CADA.

3.5-Year Programme
BA (Hons) Degree from Abertay University
Industry-Experienced Instructors

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CADA GRADUATES

CAREER PLACEMENT

We don’t just teach you the craft. We help you break into the industry. With direct ties to studios and professionals, we host annual industry meet & greets where you can showcase your work, connect with potential employers, and secure internships. Our goal is to open doors and give you the best shot at landing a job right after graduation.

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Anna-Christine Lykkegaard — Anna-Christine Lykkegaard

Lead Rigger at Pixar

Emil Burchard — Emil Burchard

Effects Artist at Ghost VFX

Lasse Rasmussen — Lasse Rasmussen

Principal Technical Artist at Rockstar Games

Jakob Baldwin — Jakob Baldwin

Senior 3D Artist at SYBO

Rasmus Rolfshøj — Rasmus Rolfshøj

Technical Artist at IO Interactive

Arthur Dalvig — Arthur Dalvig

CG Artist at BaconX

Izabelle Hunte — Izabelle Hunte

Game Art Generalist at Triband

Learn From Industry Professionals

At CADA, our strength lies in a teaching team made up of active industry professionals. They bring fresh, real-world insights from animation, games, VFX and Virtual Production, ensuring students stay aligned with the latest tools, techniques, and workflows.

Thomas Rodeschini — Thomas Rodeschini

Effects Technical Director

Jean Christophe — Jean Christophe

Senior Character Rigger

Michael Easton — Michael Easton

Lead Animator

Daniele Danko Angelozzi — Daniele Angelozzi

Lead Sculptor

Kim Hagen — Kim Hagen

Film Director

“Over the years we have had the pleasure of hiring several artists from CADA. They have ranged from highly specialized people to CG generalists. We have been very happy with the expertise that these artists have brought to our team and we do expect to see more faces from CADA in the future.”

JEPPE NYGAARD CHRISTENSEN

CEO | Ghost VFX

“Teaching at CADA was a great experience. The program is very professional, well run and offers students the skills and opportunities to enter the 3D industry in many disciplines.”

MICHAEL EASTON

Lead Animator | Industrial Light & Magic

“At A. Film Production we are always looking for new talent and CADA is one of the places we keep a close eye on. Their education provides students with the necessary technical background that they could jump into our feature productions. Our TD and Rigging supervisor comes from a background at CADA and we look forward to following their new training program and the upcoming talents / students from CADA.”

LISE ANN MANGINO

Producer | A. Film Production

“Students at CADA have something at their grasps that a lot of other students at other schools don’t have and that is hands on, one-on-one training with a working professional. I had a great experience teaching my students during my stay at CADA and I couldn’t help but think “I wish I had this when I was in school.”

ANDY BYRNE

VFX Supervisor | Crafty Apes

“I have closely studied CADA education program and I think that it’s a really good program for giving the students good solid technical and creative ballast that will equip them to jump right into a job in the pulsating business life.”

STEFAN FJELDMARK

Director | Eyecandyfilm

“Former CADA students are sitting today in key operational positions, such as Lead Character Modeler and Rigger Supervisor at Nice Ninja.”

THOMAS BORCH NIELSEN

Producer | Nice Ninja

JEPPE NYGAARD CHRISTENSEN

LISE ANN MANGINO

STEFAN FJELDMARK

THOMAS BORCH NIELSEN

Why CADA?

AGILITY IN EDUCATION

We pride ourselves on our agility. Our curriculum is continuously updated to adapt swiftly to technological advancements, ensuring you're always at the cutting edge of the 3D digital arts industry.

PERSONALISED TEACHING APPROACH

We believe in teaching at eye level, tailoring our education to meet your unique needs and aspirations. Our approach ensures that your learning experience at CADA is as individual as your artistic vision.

DELIVERED BY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Our high-quality, practice-oriented education is delivered by industry professionals and mentors. This approach guarantees that you gain not just theoretical knowledge, but practical skills directly applicable to your future career in digital arts.

PROJECT BASED EDUCATION

Learning is driven by real-world projects. From concept to completion, you’ll work on assignments that mirror industry challenges, enabling you to build a robust portfolio and develop the problem-solving skills essential for success in the digital arts field.

Unreal Engine Authorized Training Center

CADA is an Unreal Engine Authorized Training Center. This recognition reflects the high standard of teaching we have consistently maintained and opens up new opportunities for our students to gain hands-on experience with the tools shaping the future of 3D production.

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Dual Enrolment,
Single Commitment

When you enrol in CADA's programme, you can become a part of Abertay University's accredited degree program. This means you get the best of both worlds: the flexibility and convenience of studying at CADA and the prestige of an internationally recognised degree from Abertay University.

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Join Our free 3D bootcamp

Learn how to sculpt, model, texture and level design with our teacher in a safe and supportive environment.

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Events

Open House — Open House

Thursday, 27. November - 16:30 CET

Nyropsgade 23, Copenhagen

Online 3D Bootcamp

Every Wednesday - 20:00 CET

Online Livestream

DrawingWorkshop — Drawing Workshop

Every Wednesday & Friday - 17:30 CET

Nyropsgade 23, Copenhagen

Contact our Student Counsellor

Contact us with your questions or book a meeting with our student counsellor.

Phone: +45 70 27 77 87
Opening Hours: 09:00 – 15:00 CET

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