Students

Students of the Workshop

We are a MFA Animation program in the Department of Film, Television and Digital Media, UCLA School of Theater Film and Television

Approximately 12 new students are admitted each year in the fall quarter

Approximately 12 new students are admitted each year in the fall quarter

There are approximately 40 students in all of the Workshop, and the population is internationally diverse.

There are approximately 40 students in all of the Workshop, and the population is internationally diverse.

Meet Our MFA's

Get to know some of our talented graduate students! Here are some stories from a few who have offered to share part of their journey from academia  to their careers.

Zora Xu
MFA '26 - 2D Animation / Story Artist

Dylan Martis
MFA '25 - 2D/3D Animation

Ru Deng
MFA '26 - 3D Animation

Zora Xu
MFA '26 - 2D Animation / Story Artist

Dylan Martis
MFA '25 - 2D/3D Animation

Ru Deng
MFA '26 - 3D Animation

Waverly Wang
MFA '26 - Stop Motion / Story Artist

Feedback from years past

My time at UCLA was an incredible experience! I made new friends, learned innovative ideas and techniques in animation, and had the opportunity to truly hone my skills, becoming a better artist and director.

UCLA TFT Film Festival 2022: Animation Extravaganza held at James Bridges Theater on June 04, 2022 in Los Angeles, California, United States (Photo by Jc Olivera/UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television)

Marc Sanchez
MFA '22

The time I spent at the UCLA Animation Workshop has been the most formative three years of my life. The Workshop is an amazing program where budding artists are encouraged to hone their craft while learning about best practices in the animation industry. It has opened many doors for me and enabled me to be a better version of myself, both as an artist and as a collaborator.
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Tyler Comeau
MFA '23

UCLA TFT Film Festival 2022: Animation Extravaganza held at James Bridges Theater on June 04, 2022 in Los Angeles, California, United States (Photo by Jc Olivera/UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television)

Marc Sanchez
MFA '22

My time at UCLA was an incredible experience! I made new friends, learned innovative ideas and techniques in animation, and had the opportunity to truly hone my skills, becoming a better artist and director.

The time I spent at the UCLA Animation Workshop has been the most formative three years of my life. The Workshop is an amazing program where budding artists are encouraged to hone their craft while learning about best practices in the animation industry. It has opened many doors for me and enabled me to be a better version of myself, both as an artist and as a collaborator.
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Tyler Comeau
MFA '23

Here are some of the studios where our talented alumni have worked at:

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Current UCLA student?

For current students, click below to navigate to our Online Resources. You will find access to demos, formatting specifications, our library, joining our scheduled meetings, and more.

Animation Student Organization (ASO)

As representatives of THE Animation Workshop, the ASO attends Festival meetings, produces Prom (Animation Festival) and coordinates the amazing after party. They also assist professors, arrange additional screenings for the students and act as our liaison between the Workshop and the Spotlight awards & screening (a separate event juried by a Blue Ribbon Panel).

Women in Animation (WIA)

Women In Animation is a professional, non-profit organization established in 1994 to foster the dignity, concerns and advancement of women who are involved with any and all aspects of the industry and art of animation.

Interested in applying?

The next application period is for Fall 2026. We will be publishing the Fall 2026 supplemental requirements in September of 2025.

deadline to apply was be February 1, 2025 - - No longer accepting Applications for the 2025-2026 Academic Year

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