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Overview
Earn your Animation and Visual Effects degree from one of the most dynamic Animation and VFX programs in the country. If you’re an aspiring storyboard artist, visual effects artist, 2D or 3D Animator, come learn from some of today’s most accomplished professionals in the heart of the industry.
Learning Outcomes
Graduate Animation and Visual Effects students at Academy of Art University will meet the following student performance criteria:
- 2D Animation & Stop Motion - Traditional Animation
- Demonstrate strong drawing skills and facility with anatomy, proportion, figure, animals, perspective, color and design, and composition
- Develop visual stories that support comedic or dramatic situations
- Stage stories through effective camera placement choices
- Draw convincing characters, layouts, storyboards, and animatics
- Apply the principles of animation to create animated movement and performances
- Technical Skills - Demonstrate facility with animation technology and software
- Presentation Skills - Clearly discuss work and workflow process with a review committee, using industry terminology
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Gesture & Quick Sketch for Animators
- Figurative Concepts
- 3D Modeling & Animation (Maya)
- Storyboarding
- Character Animation
- Feature Animation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Visual Arts Video Games & Animation View 749 other Masters in Visual Arts in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application form or online application.
- $50 application fee.
- Official transcripts from your undergraduate college or university showing completion of an undergraduate degree.
Tuition Fee
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International
38280 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1276 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
36540 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1218 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for San Francisco
2206 - 4119 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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