Japan · Course · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Japanese Anime Animation Direction & Digital Storyboarding Masterclass

Six-week intensive studio examining keyframe timing, layout composition, voice-over sound sync, and digital compositing in CLIP STUDIO PAINT and After Effects.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Intermediate 2D drawing skill or digital illustration experience
English language proficiency: Japanese B1
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Sample character designs
Recommendation letters: Not required

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Certificate of animation direction mastery
Application fee: ¥0 JPY
Tuition / joining costs: ¥180,000 JPY course fee

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 10, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Facts reflect official Kobe Design University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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