How to apply for the 3D Digital Artist education at CADA

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Overview

Discover the educational journey that best suits you by consulting with a Student Counsellor. In a one-on-one session, our counsellor will offer tailored advice on portfolio preparation, suggest useful resources, and help you develop a personalised plan to support your artistic, academic, and career aspirations.

Speak With a Student Counsellor

Our Student Counsellor can answer your questions about our educational programme and how to become a student, as well as provide preliminary feedback on your artwork, even if you're not sure you're ready to apply.

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Prepare Your Portfolio

Prior to submission, you can work with your Student Counsellor on building a portfolio roadmap on a timeline that works for you. Your Counsellor is available for ongoing artistic feedback the entire way.

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Submit Online Application

Once you've refined your portfolio, it's time to submit it. Ensure that your portfolio is a well-crafted showcase of your talents, creativity, and passion for computer graphics in the entertainment sector.

Assemble and provide all necessary documentation, including your high school diploma and a letter of motivation.

Apply

Application Review

Our team will carefully review your application and provide you with feedback within a span of two weeks.

Apply

Application Requirements

To apply for the education you are required to submit your high school diploma, artistic portfolio and motivational letter. The programme is conducted in English, so it is a requirement that you have an acceptable level of fluency in the language.

Exemptions may be granted if you do not possess a high school diploma. Contact our student counselor to learn more.

High School Diploma

An official transcript displaying your academic achievements and successful completion of high school examinations.

If you wish to enrol in the Abertay BA (Hons) Programme, you must also have a GPA of 7 or higher, based on the Danish Grading Scale. However, if you are solely interested in applying for CADA's 3D Digital Artist education, this requirement does not apply.

Motivational Letter

A one-page letter of motivation where you introduce yourself, share your ambitions, and delve into the driving force behind your motivation to enrol at CADA.

Artistic Portfolio

Please read the Portfolio Guidelines

Showcase Your Visual Creativity

Portfolio Guidelines

Your portfolio is your chance to demonstrate your visual, artistic, and creative skills. Include your best work that reflects your ability in image creation, construction, and development.

What to Include

Traditional Art: Include life drawings, still life, and environmental drawings/paintings to display your composition, perspective, form, tone, and color skills.

Original Concepts: Present your ability to develop visual ideas. This could include character designs, environment sketches, vehicle designs, storyboards, comics, short films, or mini-games. Include both final images and process work (early sketches, color tests, photo references).

Presentation: Each piece should be a one-page composition showing different stages of your work.

Submission Quantity

Maximum of 10 pieces, showcasing your best work.
Include traditional media and imaginative work. Each project counts as one piece.
3D digital work can be included within the portfolio and should showcase the developmental process of both 2D and 3D digital imagery from research through to completion. Each composition for a project will be counted as one single piece. This is not mandatory.
Annotations are encouraged to explain your creative process and goals.

Media Formats

Submit as a single PDF file, one page per piece.
For videos, use web platforms like YouTube or Vimeo, with clips of 30 seconds to 1 minute.
For games, provide a screen recording of gameplay, no longer than 1 minute, uploaded to a web platform.
If your work is web-based, include a direct link. Avoid social media or web portfolio links.

Express Your Creativity

Apart from the above, include any work that showcases your passion and creativity, like photography, sculpture, or printmaking. Full submission details and technical guidelines will be provided upon application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Application Requirements the same for CADA's 3D Digital Artist education and Abertay's BA (Hons) Programme?

Indeed, there is a slight distinction when it comes to Abertay University. They specifically require a high school grade point average (GPA) of 7 or higher, based on the Danish Grading Scale.

In exceptional circumstances, there is a possibility of being granted an exemption from this requirement. We encourage you to connect with our student counsellor for further information.

Is the Abertay University BA (Hons) Programme Optional?

Yes. The decision to enrol in the Abertay BA (Hons) Programme is entirely up to you. You can enrol in CADA's 3D Digital Artist education without enroling in Abertay's programme.

Can I Apply Without Speaking to a Student Counsellor?

Yes, you can apply directly if you have your portfolio and necessary documents prepared. However, we strongly advise having a discussion with a Student Counsellor. This conversation can help ensure the program aligns with your ambitions and goals.

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 – 17:00 CET

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