Overview

Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design. Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Animation and Visual Effects students at Academy of Art University will meet the following student performance criteria:

2D Animation & Stop Motion - Traditional Animation
Demonstrate strong draftsmanship skills
Create pieces that showcase expression and emotion
Stage stories through effective camera placement choices
Apply the major principles of animation
Technical Skills - Demonstrate facility with animation technology and software
Presentation Skills - Clearly demonstrate project and workflow plan
Presentation Skills - Create a compellingly designed and well-composed review materials
Professional Readiness - Curate a cohesive portfolio or demo reel tailored to reflect industry standards for a desired position

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gesture & Quick Sketch for Animators

Figurative Concepts

3D Modeling & Animation (Maya)

Storyboarding Principles

Character Animation

Feature Animation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-05 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling Admission. We encourage you to apply early

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Game Design Animation View 24 other Masters in Animation in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application form or online application.

$50 application fee.

Official transcripts from your undergraduate college or university showing completion of an undergraduate degree.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33426 USD / year

≈ 33426 USD / year
Out-of-State

26586 USD / year

≈ 26586 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26586 USD / year

≈ 26586 USD / year

Additional Details

Graduate Tuition (Domestic Students): $1,407/unit – 3 units per class

Graduate Tuition (International Students): $1,615/unit – 3 units per class

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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