Academic Programs
Master of Fine Arts - Graduate Division
The Graduate program in the Department of Film, Television and Digital Media offers a Master of Fine Arts degree that can be obtained with a specialization in Animation. It is a three to four year program that has been turning out innovative and accomplished artists for over 75 years.
Applications for the 2025-2026 Academic Year are no longer being accepted.
Film, Television, & Digital Media - Undergraduate Program
The Undergraduate program in the Department of Film, Television and Digital Media offers a Bachelor of Arts degree that can be obtained with a concentration in Animation. This program provides a broad background and diversity of film and television practice, and essential production techniques.
Summer Institute
Students and aspiring animators learn to write and draw their own animated movies. No drawing experience required, just limitless imagination. This 6-week online track is open to college, professional, and pre-college students.
First Year
The first year of the program is devoted to learning the principles of making a traditional hand-drawn, animated film.
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Second Year
The second year is devoted to creating computer animation; the film may be 2D, 3D, or a combination.
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Third Year
The student forms a Thesis Committee and begins production on their thesis film.
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