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Overview
In the Film and Animation program of Rochester Institute of Technology students create live-action production, scripts, 2D, 3D, or stop motion animation that is unique. The School of Film and Animation houses state-of-the-art facilities, including full production facilities.
The program is also supported by highly specialized faculty from RIT's photography, imaging science, computer science, information technology, and design programs.
Goals
The program provides students with the opportunity to use animation, filmmaking, and other imaging arts as a means to:
- pursue a career and earn a livelihood.
- enrich their personal lives and society as a whole.
- encourage a sense of community, creativity, scholarship, and purpose.
Plan of study
The MFA in film and animation offers four options:
- 2D animation concentrates on traditional forms drawn by hand, a mixture of both traditional and digital, or all digital origination. Students may concentrate their studies on stop motion puppet animation.
- 3D animation courses focus on advanced 3D modeling, lighting, texturing, and animating in a 3D space.
- Production allows students to develop and refine their creative approach to fictional narrative, documentary, and experimental live action filmmaking.
- Screenwriting is an opportunity for students to complete short films with a concentration in creating feature, short, and series length screenplays.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- 2D Animation I: Fundamentals
- Basic Sound Recording
- Graduate Seminar
- History and Aesthetics of Animation
- 3D Animation Fundamentals
- Stop Motion Puppet Fundamentals
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
Priority deadline: February 1
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Credits
65 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Video Games & Animation Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 79 other Masters in Video Games & Animation in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete an online graduate application. Refer to Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements for information on application deadlines, entry terms, and more.
- Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
- Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college.
- Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
- Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
Tuition Fee
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International
54176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 54176 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
54176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 54176 USD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Rochester
925 - 1350 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000 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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