The programme was designed following a layering structure with the following configuration.

a) Each institution will approach the courses based upon their own conceptual and technical expertise

• Semester 1 at LUCA, Genk, will be dedicated to artistic research methodologies, where students will learn different approaches for creating a research dossier for their projects, including visual, narrative, and conceptual references; technical experiments; and a clearly defined set of artistic intentions. These are informed by classes, workshops and lectures on creative writing, visual development, decolonial thinking, philosophy of technology, production financing and management, and different animation techniques ranging from drawing to stop motion and 3D animation.
• Semester 2 at Dun Laoghaire will be dedicated to storytelling and its application in animation. The students will be exposed to expanded visual and oral storytelling traditions, as well as the contemporary animation industry as well as production management and budgeting approaches for large scale animation productions. This exposure will inform the further development of their cap stone project.
• Semester 3 at Lusófona, Lisbon, will be dedicated to documentary and aims to position students within the format from a historic and analytical perspective, namely as regards exploring the possibilities of its language and strategies for the critical representation of realities.
• In the 4th semester, students are assigned to the schools according to their thesis project and focus solely on its production.

b) There are four defined disciplinary tracks overarching semester 1, 2 and 3

• Artistic Research: The Artistic Research track provides students with a structured and creative framework to explore, develop, and realize their thesis projects through research-driven methodologies. By integrating artistic inquiry with technical and narrative exploration, students gain critical skills to advance their work while pushing the boundaries of animation and visual storytelling.
• Animation Experiments: The Animation Experiments track encourages students to explore various experimental animation techniques and digital tools to develop their unique artistic expression. The course structure begins with an orientation of each student's artistic goals, followed by personalized mentoring that allows for focused development in animation using both free/open-source software and experimental analog techniques.
• Entrepreneurship in the Creative Arts: The track begins with an understanding of the various funding opportunities available for animation production. Over recent decades, the European audiovisual and creative sectors have grown in size, significance, and reach. These sectors have not only contributed to the consolidation of European identity and community but have also become vital players in global policy, business, and culture. The increasing innovation within these sectors is driven by the development of specialized skills, cross-society linkages, and the capacity to generate outcomes that transform society. 
• History and Critical Reflection of Animation: The History and Critical Reflection of Animation track encourages students to engage with the medium in a comprehensive, multifaceted way, blending theoretical knowledge with practical application. By breaking down the linear history of animation, the course opens opportunities for students to analyze and reflect upon the various aesthetic, technical, and socio-cultural aspects of animated films. The course fosters this critical engagement through.