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24 Master's degrees in Animation in United States

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Animation for Games

The Graduate Certificate in Animation for Games at Northeastern University offers a practice-oriented approach to the art and science of animation, with an emphasis on the special requirements of 3-D modeling and animating for the gaming industry.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time +2 On-campus
½ year$18,752/full
Pratt Institute4,5(4)
New York City, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Digital Arts - 3-D Animation and Motion Arts

At Digital Arts - 3-D Animation and Motion Arts at Pratt Institute students create evocative narrative and non-narrative films and installations using 2-D and 3-D digital animation techniques, live action, and motion graphics.  

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$66,630/yr
Academy of Art University3,9(87)
San Francisco, United States

Animation and Visual Effects

The Animation and Visual Effects master programme at Academy of Art University offers a professional environment for advanced creative study. This public course focuses on industry-standard technology and collaborative projects. Students develop high-level portfolios through hands-on training in a full-time study mode.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
1 year$26,586/yr
DePaul University4,0(19)
Chicago, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Animation

The Animation program at DePaul University provides a combination of artistic and technical training that prepares students for a future in 3D character animation, traditional animation, computer game art, or visual effects.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$25,558/yr
Fairleigh Dickinson University4,0(6)
Madison, United States

Animation

The Animation M.A. at Fairleigh Dickinson University is a 36-credit postgraduate programme designed to refine artistic expertise. Offered in a flexible hybrid study mode, this course allows students to specialise in 3D Character Animation, Visual Effects, or Video Games over a duration of 1.5 to 2 years of full-time study.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +3
1½ year$26,592/yr
University of Southern California4,1(62)
Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Animation and Digital Arts

The Animation and Digital Arts MFA program offered at University of Southern California focuses on animation production while covering the field's wide range of techniques and aesthetic approaches.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$60,478/yr
Savannah College of Art and Design3,7(18)
Savannah, United States

Visual effects

Visual effects artists create the details that bring stories to life. Visual effects is offered at  Savannah College of Art and Design.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$42,120/yr
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(74)
Beverly Hills, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Animation

The Animation programme at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a full-time MFA degree spanning three years. This professional course focuses on the entire filmmaking process, from scriptwriting to sound design. Students benefit from a "no house" style, encouraging unique artistic voices in a world-class setting.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$36,297/yr
Georgia State University4,3(60)
Atlanta, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Digital Filmmaking - Virtual Production and Visual Effects

The Digital Filmmaking - Virtual Production and Visual Effects M.F.A. at Georgia State University is a three-year, full-time master’s programme. This public course focuses on advanced post-production technology and real-time workflows, preparing professionals for high-end content creation in the film and gaming industries.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$32,360/yr
Academy of Art University3,9(87)
San Francisco, United States

Game Development

The MA in Game Development program at Academy of Art University  allows students to further their careers by synthesizing traditional art and design fundamentals with today’s groundbreaking technologies. 

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
1 year$26,586/yr
New York Film Academy4,0(4)
Los Angeles, United States

3D Animation and VFX

New York Film Academy’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in 3D Animation and VFX is a rigorous practicum in visual storytelling where students foster creative leadership in the various fields of the cinematic and emerging arts.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$40,038/yr
Savannah College of Art and Design3,7(18)
Savannah, United States

Animation

Illuminate fantastical realms and characters that launch careers, bring joy to fans, and take the world by storm with the Animation program at the Savannah College of Art and Design.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus +2
2 years$42,120/yr
William Paterson University4,5(6)
North Haledon, United States

Visual Art - Animation Track

The Visual Art - Animation Track programme from William Paterson University  is designed as the professional visual arts degree for the fine artist, designer, and media artist.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$27,220/yr
DePaul University4,0(19)
Chicago, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Animation

The Animation program at DePaul University is the premiere degree of the DePaul graduate Animation program. It’s designed for students who are interested in creating original animated films and artwork as their main vocation, and is the terminal degree in the field. 

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$39,320/yr
Academy of Art University3,9(87)
San Francisco, United States

Animation and Visual Effects

The master level Animation and Visual Effects programme at Academy of Art University provides advanced training for aspiring digital artists. Delivered through a public study mode, this curriculum focuses on professional portfolio development. Students master industry-standard tools to prepare for high-level creative careers.

M.F.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
2 years$26,586/yr
Savannah College of Art and Design3,7(18)
Savannah, United States

Visual Effects

Visual Effects artists create the details that bring stories to life. Visual effects is offered at  Savannah College of Art and Design

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$42,120/yr
University of Texas at Dallas4,4(7)
Richardson, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Animation

The Master of Fine Arts in Animation (MFA) at University of Texas at Dallas is a terminal degree for those who intend to engage in professional studio or design practice in the animation industry, as well as those who wish to teach animation related courses at the college level.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$29,568/yr
Lynn University
Boca Raton, United States

Visual Effects Animation

In this Visual Effects Animation program at Lynn University, you will expand your animation skills by learning advanced special effects techniques from our industry-expert faculty. You will also develop compositing skills, and learn how to create custom motion capture clips. 

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$22,875/yr
School of the Art Institute of Chicago4,6(5)
Chicago, United States

Film, Video, New Media and Animation

Drawing on the expertise of School of the Art Institute of Chicago faculty and our innovative curriculum, Film, Video, New Media and Animation) students engage in formal experimentation, technical innovation, and critical investigation in all forms of media-based work.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$59,640/yr
California Institute of the Arts CalArts4,5(11)
California, United States

Experimental Animation

In the MFA Experimental Animation Program at California Institute of the Arts CalArts, students are provided with a comprehensive foundational background and are encouraged to seek out poetic, lyrical, structural and other modes of experimentation with the materials and forms of the moving image. 

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$60,650/yr

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