In Transylvania, Partium Christian University started the very first animation training in 2002. How did you start and where are you now with the process?

I’m teaching at PCU since 2004. The Department of Fine Art was started in 2002, and since then animation courses have been available, too. By now, from the second year of their studies, students can choose motion graphics and animation specialization. Within two years, we would like to accredit this as a separate university level programme, too. The good news is that the foundation, which is sponsoring the university, has approved the launch of the training.

If someone knows at an early age that he/she would like to work in the field of animation, what would be your advice for them?

If someone wants to do this as a profession, and loves creating animation, then it is a success by itself. The person who can do what they love is a happy person.

What kind of animation did children in Transylvania like 10-20 years ago and what do they like today?

It is difficult to answer as the kids these days don’t grow up like we did: we were watching animation only on TV and in the cinema. In the last few decades, animation has been available through a lot of media. I think there must be great individual differences. But if we could do a thorough research, I’m sure manga, anime, and superheroes would win.

What are the three things that you will certainly look at in the children’s program?

I have two small children, so I think I will be able to watch the films from a child’s perspective. But I will also look for the quality of humour, graphic design and professional execution.