The study program aims to provide advanced training to students in the field of visual effects for film, TV and media.
The course structure is multi-disciplinary (artistic, technical, conceptual) and emphasizes the relationship between narrative, graphic design, and technical skills. Students will acquire skills in areas such as digital compositing, 3D simulation, procedural workflow, and production for virtual environments.
An essential objective is to stimulate independent thinking, problem-solving skills, experimentation and critical thinking. The learning process is project-based and through collaborative production environments, with students being encouraged to find original solutions that meet both creative intent and industry standards. Interdisciplinarity and contact with students enrolled in other UNATC study programs for collaboration are also encouraged.
The program aims to foster lifelong learning and foster adaptability in a rapidly evolving field. Graduates acquire a solid portfolio, advanced technical skills, and analytical abilities necessary to contribute significantly to the future development of visual effects practice and research.
Registration is mandatory. online by accessing the 2BitsEDU platform.
You can log in using a Gmail account.
In the case of email addresses (YAHOO), there may be compatibility issues between the email address and the admission form registration site.
Complete portfolios/CVs are submitted after registration, only in electronic format. The candidate must ensure that all required elements are in the portfolio and can be accessed, otherwise he/she will not be admitted to the exam.
The University will make available to the candidate, but only after registering on the 2Edubits platform, a folder on a secure platform where he/she can upload the requested documents, a folder to which only the institution and the candidate have access. Access to the platform will be communicated to the email address used for registration.
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A. Conditions:
- candidates must have graduated from a specialization with 240 credits or 180 credits
B. Upon registration, candidates will submit:
- A Curriculum Vitae in EuroPass format;
- A portfolio with a maximum of 20 works* relevant to the professional activity (in an appropriate standard format);
- The works can be, at your choice:
- photos 2D, made by the candidate, from which a cinematic situation emerges and in which the depth of the visual field is highlighted and justified;
- illustrations made in traditional techniques (painting, technical drawing, etc.);
- static or animated images**made in a 3D or 2D environment, accompanied by the project in the software used (Blender, Maya, Houdini, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Nomad Sculpt, Photoshop, Krita, Gimp, Procreate, etc.).
* Based on these, evidence 2 is supported
**Images generated via AI or that do not belong to the candidate are excluded. Their use will lead to the candidate being eliminated from the competition.
SINGLE STAGE
Sample 1
Written test
- Testing mathematical knowledge of geometry, trigonometry and algebra (vectors).
Sample 2
Oral test – colloquium held in English
- Interview based on CV;
- Viewing and analyzing the candidate's portfolio, supporting the concept and explaining how to achieve it, analyzing the technical means used.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Brinkmann, Ron: The Art and Science of Digital Compositing: Techniques for Visual Effects, Animation and Motion Graphics, Morgan Kaufmann, Burlington MA, 2008
- Byrne, Bill: The Visual Effects Arsenal: VFX Solutions for the Independent Filmmaker, Focal Press, Burlington MA, 2009
- Catmull, Ed; Wallace, Amy: Creativity inc. Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration, Random House, 2014
- Dunn, Fletcher & Parberry, Ian:3D Math Primer for Graphics and Game Development., CRC Press, Boca Raton FL, 2011 (Free Online Edition: https://gamemath.com/book/intro.html)
23.01.2026
MENTIONS:
- Candidates who are citizens of non-EU countries have the option to take the tests online, based on a request submitted to the file at the time of registration. The request must be sent by e-mail to study@unatc.ro.*
- Both tests are taken in English.
- No appeals are allowed for oral/practical tests.
- The tests are scored on a scale of 1 to 10.
- The minimum admission average for places financed from the budget and for those with a fee cannot be less than 6,00 (six).
*Candidates from the Republic of Moldova are not eligible to take the online tests.
Note: In case of equal averages, the ranking is made according to the grades obtained in Test 2 (colloquium held in English).