Animation

104 Master's degrees in Animation

Salzburg University of Applied Sciences3,6(23)

Salzburg, Austria

Realtime Art and Visual Effects

Embark on an evolutionary educational journey that merges art with groundbreaking technology. Our Master's programme in Realtime Art & Visual Effects integrates the principles behind leading real-time graphics platforms and intricate procedural generation tools. It's about mastering the interplay of creativity and technology, and spearheading the next era of immersive digital narratives.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 yearsTuition not available

University of the Arts London (UAL)4,2(79)

London, United Kingdom

Animation

The Animation programme from University of the Arts London (UAL) explores both the theory and practice of animation across a broad range of experimental visual media.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year, 3 months$41,917/yr

Ulster University4,2(59)

Belfast, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Animation

This Animation degree delivered at Ulster University focuses on the three core components of animated production: Narrative, Character and Performance.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$24,168/yr

LUCA School of Arts4,4(8)

Brussels, Belgium

Animation film

Animation film programme at LUCA School of Arts - Campus Sint-Lucas Brussels is a one-year, full-time arts education program. Its goal is to build the profile of an independent and professional animation filmmaker whose understanding of contemporary cinema culture is based on a strong sense of aesthetics and ethics.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$170,699/yr

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David4,0(27)

Swansea, United Kingdom

Computer Animation

The Computer Animation program at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a mastery of the art and science of animation wizardry! At our animation wizarding school we provide students with an understanding of the magic behind animation styles and techniques.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,797/yr

California Institute of the Arts CalArts4,5(11)

California, United States

Experimental Animation

In the MFA Experimental Animation Program at California Institute of the Arts CalArts, students are provided with a comprehensive foundational background and are encouraged to seek out poetic, lyrical, structural and other modes of experimentation with the materials and forms of the moving image.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$60,650/yr

Academy of Art University3,8(87)

San Francisco, United States

Animation and Visual Effects

The Animation and Visual Effects MA program at Academy of Art University provides students an opportunity to work in 2D Animation & Stop Motion, 3D Animation, 3D Modeling, or Visual Effects, while focusing on storytelling with an emphasis on exhibiting technical skills and eliciting emotional responses.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$33,426/yr

Fairleigh Dickinson University4,0(6)

Madison, United States

Animation

This Animation MFA programme from the Fairleigh Dickinson University is the highest degree in animation. Our MFA offers three concentrations (3D Character Animation, Visual Effects, Video Games) that center around gaining intensive hands-on skills in the chosen concentration.

M.F.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +3

2½ years$26,592/yr

Northeastern University4,4(79)

Boston, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Animation for Games

The Graduate Certificate in Animation for Games at Northeastern University offers a practice-oriented approach to the art and science of animation, with an emphasis on the special requirements of 3-D modeling and animating for the gaming industry.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time +2 On-campus

½ year$18,752/full

Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME)4,0(4)

Budapest, Hungary

Animation

The aim of the Animation program from Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME) is to train storytellers who can create fascinating stories for different platforms and engage audience at a wide scale.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$11,716/yr

Pratt Institute4,5(4)

New York City, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Digital Arts - 3-D Animation and Motion Arts

At Digital Arts - 3-D Animation and Motion Arts at Pratt Institute students create evocative narrative and non-narrative films and installations using 2-D and 3-D digital animation techniques, live action, and motion graphics.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$66,630/yr

Academy of Art University3,8(87)

San Francisco, United States

Game Development

The MA in Game Development program at Academy of Art University allows students to further their careers by synthesizing traditional art and design fundamentals with today’s groundbreaking technologies.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$33,426/yr

University of Greater Manchester4,4(46)

Bolton, United Kingdom

Visual Journalism and Storytelling

Visual Journalism and Storytelling offered by the University of Greater Manchester trains you in the cornerstones of visual journalism.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,747/yr

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(74)

Beverly Hills, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Animation

The Animation program of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has been turning out innovative and accomplished artists for more than half a century, never more so than in the past decade, as the popularity and commercial impact of the genre has exploded.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$36,297/yr

DePaul University4,0(20)

Chicago, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Animation

The Animation program at DePaul University is the premiere degree of the DePaul graduate Animation program. It’s designed for students who are interested in creating original animated films and artwork as their main vocation, and is the terminal degree in the field.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$39,320/yr

Conestoga College4,1(57)

Kitchener, Canada

Computer Animation - Motion Graphics

Throughout the Computer Animation - Motion Graphics programme at Conestoga College, you will draw upon theory and techniques of the design, digital media, and animation worlds to conceptualize and create captivating 2D and 3D digital media for a variety of applications.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus +2

1 yearTuition not available

The University for the Creative Arts4,2(86)

Farnham, United Kingdom

Animation

This MA Animation course at The University for the Creative Arts attracts students from around the world and has a rich cultural mix. You will come to the programme as an established animator but will be encouraged to take risks, explore new techniques, develop your interests and exchange, debate and discuss ideas.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,159/yr

RMIT University4,0(138)

Melbourne, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Animation, Games and Interactivity

Bring your vision to life and become a multimedia professional with the Animation, Games and Interactivity program from the RMIT University.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$31,134/yr

DePaul University4,0(20)

Chicago, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Animation

The Animation program at DePaul University provides a combination of artistic and technical training that prepares students for a future in 3D character animation, traditional animation, computer game art, or visual effects.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$25,558/yr

Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA)4,0(2)

Tallinn, Estonia

Animation

The Animation programme of Estonian Academy of Arts is providing creators of animated films with theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$4,452/yr