ElSewedy University of Technology
Animation, Media, and Visual Technology
A comprehensive program exploring visual storytelling through 2D/3D animation, motion graphics, and visual effects. It integrates creative design with advanced digital technologies, including AI-driven tools, to prepare students for innovative careers in animation, media production, and immersive digital experiences.
Program Duration
4 Years
Program Degree
Bachelor of Technology, B. Tech: Animation, Media, and Visual Design
Program Credit Points
138 Hours
Program Overview
Animation, media, and visual design Technology program is a dynamic and immersive journey into the world of visual storytelling. This program equips you with the technical skills and artistic foundation to create captivating animations, engaging media experiences, and cutting-edge visual designs.
Animation, Media, and Visual Technology
Specialized Tracks
Animation and Motion Graphics:
- 2D Animator/3D Animator: Bring characters and stories to life through traditional or computer-generated animation techniques.
- Motion Graphics Designer: Create visually engaging animations for commercials, explainer videos, social media content, and other media.
- Character Designer: Develop unique and memorable characters for animation, games, and other visual media.
- Storyboard Artist: Visually map out the narrative flow of films, animations, and games through storyboards.
- Rigging Artist: Build the digital skeletons and controls that allow 3D characters to move realistically.
Visual Effects (VFX) and Film/TV Production:
- VFX Artist: Create stunning visual effects for films, television shows, and commercials, using compositing, green screen techniques, and other advanced tools.
- Compositor: Combine various visual elements, such as live-action footage, animation, and CGI, to create a seamless and believable final image.
- Matte Painter: Create realistic digital paintings used as backdrops for film and television productions.
- Technical Director (TD): Manage the technical aspects of animation and VFX productions, ensuring software and pipelines function smoothly.
Game Development:
- Game Animator: Animate characters, vehicles, and objects within video games.
- Environment Artist: Create detailed and immersive game worlds using 3D modeling and texturing techniques.
- Game Designer: Contribute to the overall design and development of games, focusing on gameplay mechanics, story elements, and user experience.
- Level Designer: Construct individual levels within games, ensuring they are engaging and challenge players effectively.
Other Creative Fields:
- Multimedia Designer: Design interactive elements for websites, apps, and other digital media platforms.
- Graphic Designer: Create visually appealing graphics for marketing materials, branding, and user interfaces.
- Concept Artist: Develop initial visual ideas for characters, environments, and other visual elements used in animation, games, and film.
- Art Director: Oversee the overall visual style and direction of animation, film, or game projects.
Animation, Media, and Visual Technology
What You Will Learn
- Become a master storyteller: Learn the art of crafting narratives that resonate with audiences, from traditional animation principles to modern digital storytelling techniques.
- Embrace cutting-edge technologies: Master industry-standard software for 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, visual effects, and game development.
- Develop a diverse skillset: Gain proficiency in areas like digital illustration, storyboarding, character design, compositing, and multimedia production.
- Bridge the gap between design and technology: Develop a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals to ensure your creations are not only visually stunning but also technically sound.
- Prepare for an exciting career: This program opens doors to a wide range of creative fields, including animation studios, film and television production companies, game development studios, advertising agencies, and more.
Animation, Media, and Visual Technology
Graduate Attributes
- Be familiar with the mechanisms and standards of Animation, media, and visual design Technologies, tools, and systems.
- Understand and efficiently use scientific, engineering, or technological skills and knowledge in animation, media, and visual design for different fields.
- Understand and apply design techniques and knowledge.
- Develop and design digital media and animations.
- Identify the problems in animation and visual designs.
- Assist in the scheduling, cost estimation and monitoring of the design projects.
- Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly defined products and visual design problems.
- Develop ideas and solutions appropriate to the social, political, economic, and environmental contexts in which they are applied.
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Career Opportunities
Animation & Visual Design Technology Graduates are equipped for dynamic roles across film, gaming, and digital media, including:
- Animation & Motion: 2D/3D Animator, Motion Graphics Designer, Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, Rigging Artist.
- VFX & Production: VFX Artist, Compositor, Matte Painter, Technical Director (TD).
- Game Development: Game Designer, Level Designer, Environment Artist, Game Animator.
- Creative Leadership: Art Director, Concept Artist, Multimedia Designer.
Animation, Media, and Visual Technology
Accepted Certificates
- Egyptian Thanaweya Amma: Must hold a “علمي رياضه”
- American Diploma: 8 subjects incl. Math, Physics, Chemistry, English + SAT/ACT/EST.
- Canadian Diploma: 8 subjects from Grades 11 & 12 incl. Math, Physics, Chemistry, English.
- French Baccalaureate: 7 subjects incl. Math, Physics, Chemistry, English.
- IGCSE: 8 O-Level + 1 AL/AS Math incl. Math, Physics, Chemistry, English + approved subjects.
- International Baccalaureate: Math & Physics at Higher Level + English; min 24 points.
- Nile Certificate (CNISE): 7 L1 subjects incl. Arabic, English, Chemistry, Physics, Math + L2/3 Math.
- Abitur: 7 subjects incl. Math, Physics, Chemistry, English.