OpenFieldKyoto Animation & Character Design Industry Studio Practicum
Three-month professional studio placement in 2D digital animation, keyframe layout, 3D character rigging, and anime background concept painting.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Junior or senior in Animation, Manga, or Character Design departments.
- English language proficiency
- Japanese JLPT N2.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Animation showreel (60 seconds) and digital character model sheets.
- Recommendation letters
- Department chair clearance.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥100,000 monthly living stipend placed at Kyoto digital animation studios
- Application fee
- ¥0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Included in enrollment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kyoto University of the Arts documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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