Art, MFA | Animation

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Overview

This graduate concentration is part of the Master of Fine Arts in studio art program.

The MFA advantage

An MFA is a rare, beautiful luxury. A multi-year block of time dedicated solely to your creative growth.

When you earn an MFA in animation, your terminal degree signals a high level of creative, technical and intellectual mastery. Animation is used far beyond traditional film and television.

This degree will open doors to professional practice in many sectors, including: games and interactive media, education and science, advertising and marketing, and even architecture and engineering.

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Requirements

This is an accredited program.
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How long does it take?
60 semester credit hours.

Is there a capstone?
Yes, a thesis and public presentation of work.

Part of the Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts.

Apply to the studio art master's programs

To be eligible for consideration into a master's program in the School of Arts, you must:

meet SFA's graduate school requirements.
and achieve a 2.5 GPA overall and 3.0 GPA in the major for clear admission.

Ready? Complete the graduate school application and send the following items directly to the School of Art:

Your Portfolio: A collection of 20 art pieces, provided either via an online link or on a USB drive.
Career Goals: A written statement explaining your professional objectives.
Recommendations: Three completed recommendation forms.