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Master of Animation

DePaul University

  • Chicago, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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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

  1. 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

CampusLoop Campus
Faculty or schoolJarvis College of Computing and Digital Media
DepartmentDepartment of Arts and Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value58
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteDePaul 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 left
  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2027

    367 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.