MFA Degree

School of Animation & Visual Effects

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Degree in Animation & Visual Effects

The MFA in Animation and Visual Effects focuses on storytelling with an emphasis on technical acuity and emotional response. Graduate students are grounded in strong traditional skills that are then translated into the depth and dimension facilitated by technology.

The program educates students in all aspects of animation and visual effects film processes from concept to post production while fostering creativity, skills mastery, problem solving, and professionalism. Process, communication, collaboration, and time management are emphasized to ensure graduates meet the needs of the industry.

• Graduate Program Learning Outcomes
• Graduate Liberal Arts Program Learning Outcomes

• Sample MFA Animation & Visual Effects – 2D Breakdown
• Sample MFA Animation & Visual Effects – 3D Breakdown
• Sample MFA Animation & Visual Effects – Modeling Breakdown
• Sample MFA Animation & Visual Effects – Visual Effects Breakdown

MFA Animation & Visual Effects Unit Requirements

MFA Animation & Visual Effects Degree Requirements

• Successful completion of 63 units
• Successful completion of Final Thesis Project
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Minimum grade of C in all coursework
• Petition to Graduate

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