ANIMATION ACADEMY Belfast 2023/24

Belfast Animation Academy 2025

Application deadline 12th September
Address for Nerve Centre Belfast, W5 LIFE, Odyssey Place, Belfast.

Travel burasaies are available for those who are eligible and require financial assistance and to participate in the academy.

Friday 12th September - Application deadline

Date for interviews are to be confirmed.

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Thursday 2nd October - 5pm - 8.30pm, Introduction evening, Nerve Centre Belfast

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Friday 10th at 4pm - Saturday 11st October at 4pm- Over night stay at Lorne Estate

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Thursday 16th October - 4.30pm- 8.30pm, Nerve Centre Belfast

Thursday 23rd October - 4.30pm- 8.30pm, Nerve Centre Belfast

Thursday 6th November - 4.30pm- 8.30pm, Nerve Centre Belfast

Thursday 13th November - 4.30pm- 8.30pm, Nerve Centre Belfast

Thursday 20th November - 4.30pm- 8.30pm, Nerve Centre Belfast

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Saturday 22nd November - Time and venue to be confirmed, trip to Derry~Londonderry. Showcase event, studio visit and industry panel (TBC)

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Thursday 27th November - 4.30pm- 8.30pm, Nerve Centre Belfast

Thursday 4th December - 4.30pm- 8.30pm, Nerve Centre Belfast

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Saturday 17th January - Jam Media Studio visit followed by in person catch up. Date and time to be confirmed

Thursday 12th February - 4.30pm- 8.30pm, Nerve Centre Belfast

Thursday 12th March - 4.30pm- 8.30pm, Nerve Centre Belfast

Thursday 26th March - Belfast Academy showcase event
We encourage you to apply with the intention of attending all sessions to get the most out of the programme. However please let us know if you are unable to attend any of the dates above.
Section 1: Applicant Information
Name

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
What is your age? *
If you are under 18 we require a Contact name, Email & Phone number for your Parent/ Carer.
First and last name
Parent / Carer Email
Parent / Carer phone number
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty

Post Code
Email (Please DO NOT use a C2K email ADDRESS)*
example@example.com
Mobile Number *
What School/college do you currently attend? *
What school year are you currently in

Year 11Year 12Year 13Year 14Not currently at school
How did you learn about the Academy for Animation? This will help us tell people about the programme more effectively next year

School / CollegeAn Animation CompanyLinkedInTwitter (X)FacebookInstagramA family/friendINTO FilmScreenworksCinemagicSpeakers for SchoolsOther
Do you have access to any of the following? (this is for our information and will not effect your application)

Mac laptop/ desktop computerPC laptop/ desktop computerDigital drawing tabletStylus penApple PencilTablet / iPadOther
Section 2: Supporting Statement
Please use this section to tell us why you want to take part in the Animation Academy.

We strongly encourage you to save your supporting statements in a word processor and cut and paste them into the application form to avoid any loss of work, should you lose your internet connection
Why do you want to take part in the Animation Academy?*
Please tell us about yourself and what difference you hope the Animation Academy will make to you?*
Please tell us which subject areas you are interested in (tick as many that apply):

Script Writing for animationArt direction and designCharacter DesignStoryboarding and animaticsRigging CharactersAnimationAudio and Post ProductionAnimation series
Please tell us about your experience and/or interest in Animation. You can submit some work such as an Animation, photograph, piece of writing, link to a website or social site. e.t.c. to support your answer. *
During the Animation Academy you will have the opportunity to work in a group or on your own animated sequence.

Use the space below to tell us if you prefer working soley or as a group and if you have your own animation idea that you would like to develop.
For example, idea of characters, settings and a brief synopsis of the story. *
Section 3: Terms and Conditions
Data Protection
Your submission of this form to us will constitute your confirmation of the following declaration:
- I hereby confirm that the information I have given in this application is true and correct
- I confirm my availability for the Animation Academy and am aware that dates may be changed at short notice due to a possible outbreak of covid-19, adverse weather conditions and/or disruption from transport strike action
- I agree that the delivery centre may, for administrative purposes only, make copies of any material submitted in support of my application.
- By submitting this form, I understand that Screen Academies will store and process my data as described below in accordance with professional standards and data protection legislation.
- If under 18 I confirm that my parent or guardian has given me permission to apply to the Animation Academy.
Clear
Data Protection
In order for you to be able to participate in the Animation Academy, Northern Ireland Screen Academies need to be able to process your personal data as part of the applications, registration and learning support
- Part or all of the information you give to the Screen Academies and The Nerve Centre will be provided to our Funders - NI Screen and DfC
- Screen Academies, The Nerve Centre and our Funders will retain this information following your participation in the Academy for statistical purposes only, unless otherwise agreed.
- The Screen Academies may share your name and contact details with a company who helps evaluate the Screen Academies. They may contact you to invite you to participate in a survey evaluating the course.
- Screen Academies and The Nerve Centre would like to stay in touch and email you with news and information on events, courses and training opportunities which the Screen Academies think you may be interested in (for example, nearby events or courses in your area of interest). Please tick below if you would like to opt in or out of this.
If you would like to receive these updates please tick YES here.*

YESNO
Section 4: Diversity and Inclusion monitoring form
The Screen Academies wish to ensure that all aspects of our work reflect diversity and support equality of opportunity. Therefore, we would like to take this opportunity to ask you to complete an equality monitoring form.

This monitoring information helps us to identify where there are gaps in our recruitment so that we can work to attract people from these groups and areas. It also helps us to ensure that there is no discrimination.

Your cooperation in completing this form is greatly appreciated.

Any information you provide us with will be processed separately to your application to any of our Academies and used for equalities monitoring purposes only. We use this information to produce anonymised statistical data on equalities, which we may publish and share with the government departments providing our funding.
Gender
Please state your gender*

Man (including trans men)Woman (including trans women)Non Binary/ Gender QueerPrefer not to say
Prefer to self identify, please detail below
Preferred Pronouns, please detail below:

She/herHe/himThey/themPrefer to self identify
Prefer to self identify, please detail below
Ethnicity
Please tell us your ethnic origin

Asian - IndianAsian - PakistaniAsian - BangladeshiAsian - ChineseAny other Asian Origin /South Asian/East Asian/South East Asian backgroundsBlack - AfricanBlack - CaribbeanAny other Black Origin /African/Caribbean backgroundsWhite - British (English/Welsh/Scottish or Northern Irish)White - IrishWhite - Roma White - Gypsy or Irish TravellerAny other Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Group backgroundsMixed ethnic origin - White and Black CaribbeanMixed ethnic origin - White and Black AfricanMixed ethnic origin - White and AsianAny other mixed ethnic groupOther ethnic group — ArabOther Ethnic Group - JewishOther ethnic group — Any other backgroundOther Ethnic Group - Middle Eastern & North African HeritagePrefer not to say
Disability: The Equal Act 2010

The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as a 'physical or mental impairment which has a substantial long term effect on a person's ability to carry out normal day to day activities'
Do you consider yourself to have a disability?

YesNoPrefer not to say
Socio-economic Background
Have you ever been in care? That is, looked after by the state.

Yes, I am currently in careYes, I was previously in careNo, I have not been in carePrefer not to say
Do you or have you received free school meals in the past three years?

YesNoPrefer not to say
Would you benefit from the loan of any of the following equipment/resources for the duration of the course? Tick all that apply. Equipment may be limited depending on numbers.

LaptopWacom Drawing tablet & StylusAdobe Animate SoftwareAdobe Final Cut editing Software
As we are planning an over night residential we ask if you have any dietary requirements? We will forward this information if you are get a place on the course.
Thank you for completing this application form.

Please ensure you have given the correct email address as we will use this to contact you.
Name*

First NameLast Name
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Belfast Animation Academy 2025

Section 1: Applicant Information

Section 2: Supporting Statement

Section 3: Terms and Conditions

Data Protection

Data Protection

Section 4: Diversity and Inclusion monitoring form

Gender

Ethnicity

Disability: The Equal Act 2010

Socio-economic Background