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Master of Animation
- Chicago, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Two-year diploma in drawing, Design and traditional and digital character animation.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Animation to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four semesters of life drawing
- Animation principles. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- 2D or 3D animator
- Storyboard artist
- Layout artist
- Character designer
- Visual effects animator
- Creature animator
- Game artist
Curriculum
- Four semesters of life drawing
- Animation principles
- Layout and design
- Character design and storyboarding
- With animation history and communication in year one
- And a demo reel production course and career strategy in year two. Graduation needs a 60% average.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution
- Official or evaluated transcripts
- Programme-specific materials
- No university-wide minimum GPA
- Some programmes prefer 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Grade/academic selection criteria: No university-wide minimum
- Some programmes prefer 3.0 on 4.0
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution; official or evaluated transcripts; programme-specific materials
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 53
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- Portfolio of relevant work
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Fine Arts in Animation admission requirements at DePaul University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Prepare and upload a relevant portfolio. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,741 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Loop Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media |
| Department | Department of Arts and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 58 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | DePaul University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Fine Arts in Animation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
63 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
367 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $30,741 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,695 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 53, IELTS Academic 6.5. A portfolio is required.

