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Master of Film and Animation
Rochester Institute of Technology
- Rochester, United States
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Fine Arts in Film and Animation offered full time on campus by RIT's College of Art and Design in Rochester, New York.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Film and Animation. Apply relevant theories
- Methods
- And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Film and Animation.
Career outcomes
- Character Animator
- 3D Technical Artist
- Screenwriter
- Fabricator
- 3D Modeler
- Production Manager
- Character Designer
- Effects Animator
- Editor
- Storyboard Artist
- Sound Mixer or Editor
- Educator
Curriculum
- Three-year studio programme: two years of coursework across the animation pipeline
- With a completed animated film produced and screened each year
- Followed by a third year devoted to a thesis film
- A reflective paper
- A public screening and an artist statement defence.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor's degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited institution
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 recommended
- Transcripts
- Resume
- Statement of objectives and two recommendation letters
- Prerequisite or bridge courses and GRE/GMAT only where the programme requires
- English test with the programme's minimum score unless waived.
Accepted academic background
Four-year baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited institution, 3-year degrees from some countries reviewed case by case, Transcripts, Resume, Statement, Two recommendations, GRE usually optional, Prerequisites or bridge courses may apply.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88 (4.5 on new 6-point scale)
- Duolingo 130
- PTE Academic 60
- IELTS Academic 7
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Bachelor degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Personal statement
- References and program-specific supporting documents when required.
How to apply
- Check the programme's deadline and requirements (official website 2. Apply online with the RIT graduate application (official website and pay the non-refundable 65 USD fee. Upload transcripts and degree certificates
- Resume
- Personal statement
- Recommendation letters and English test scores (self-reported accepted. Official scores before the first term). GRE or GMAT only where the programme asks. Receive the admission decision. Apply for the F-1 student visa as described on the international admissions page (official website.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $57,581 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Rochester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Art and Design |
| Department | Department of Creative Arts and Media |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Rochester Institute of Technology may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is $57,581 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,392 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88 (4.5 on new 6-point scale), Duolingo 130, PTE Academic 60, IELTS Academic 7. A portfolio is required.