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Bachelor of Animation

DePaul University

Chicago, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Two-year diploma in drawing, Design and traditional and digital character animation.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
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

Completion of secondary school with transcripts and the country-specific secondary exam documents
Common Application
Proof of English
No minimum GPA published.
Grade/academic selection criteria: Secondary school completion
No minimum GPA published

Accepted academic background

Completion of secondary school (high school) with transcripts and country-specific secondary exam documents (Requirements by Country); Common Application; final transcripts before enrolling

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
Secondary school completion certificate
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 academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. 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	$50,192 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Chicago (Loop and Lincoln Park campuses)
Faculty or school	Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media
Department	Department of Arts and Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	77
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 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
366 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.