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Founded in 2002 as a specialized institute within Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, the Animationsinstitut in Ludwigsburg trains artists and technical specialists in visual effects, animation, and interactive media. Education is organized around a studio-style production structure where students develop practical projects alongside peers from traditional film disciplines.

Undergraduate study is split into two phases:

Basic Studies: A two-year foundational period shared across Filmakademie departments. Animation and VFX students train alongside directing, cinematography, and screenwriting peers to learn live-action filmmaking…