Master of Arts - Animation and Visual Effects

The MA program provides students an opportunity to work in 2D Animation & Stop Motion, 3D Animation, 3D Modeling, or Visual Effects, while focusing on storytelling with an emphasis on exhibiting technical skills and eliciting emotional responses.

Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

2D Animation & Stop Motion - Traditional Animation

• Demonstrate strong draftsmanship skills
• Create pieces that showcase expression and emotion
• Stage stories through effective camera placement choices
• Apply the major principles of animation

3D Animation

• Apply the major principles of animation
• Create pieces that showcase expression and emotion

3D Modeling – Modeling

• Convincingly model forms in 3-dimensions that demonstrate a thorough understanding of anatomy and sculptural form
• Display a range of modeling skill sets including hard surfaces and organic
• Create textures that will be applied to the surface of models

Visual Effects

• Create shots or assets appropriate to the project aesthetic
• Develop shots or assets for narrative power

*Note App Fee Waiver in effect for ApplyBoard to reduce the application fee to $50*