Overview

In the Bachelor of Arts in Animation program from DePaul University, you will learn to draw innovative connections between animation and other subjects of inspiration. To develop your animation skills, you will produce live action videos, draw web-based shorts inspired by Hollywood or anime, or design motion graphics for film titles and commercials.

Key Facts

The College of Computing and Digital Media has a strong relationship with many of Chicago’s animation and production studios, allowing you to gain real-world experience through internships. Animation faculty members have had previous careers in animation, production, film, art and interactive media, serving as resources and counselors as you enter the media industry.

Careers

3-D modeling

Character animation

Composition

Game design

Filmmaking

Motion graphics

Storyboarding

Visual effects

Programme Structure

Courses include:

3-D animation

Animation Production

Design

Drawing

History of Animation

Motion Graphics

Narrative Development

Screenwriting

Stop-motion Animation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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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

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students in this degree must meet the following requirements:

Earn a grade of C- or higher in WRD 103, WRD 104, and all Major and Minor courses.

Earn a grade of D or higher in all other Liberal Studies courses.

Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Complete a minimum of 208 credit hours.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46776 USD / year

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Out-of-State

46776 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

46776 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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Key Facts

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

Funding

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