Overview

As an Animation major at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, you’ll receive a cutting-edge education in the field of animation that balances technique and skill with creativity and innovation. You’ll be encouraged to take risks, work collaboratively, and think about your work within broader historical, social, and cultural contexts.

Features

The Animation program at MassArt exposes students to a wide range techniques, including stop-motion animation.Video: Danny White ’17 BFA Film/Video.

Accreditation

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, and is also an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Inquiries regarding the accreditation status should be directed to the college’s administrative staff.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Animation

Drawing for Animators

The Digital Toolbox

Toolbox

Design for Animators

Human Figure in Animation

Stop Motion Animation

Life Drawing

Character Animation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Animation View 154 other Bachelors in Animation in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal Essay

Portfolio

Official High School Transcript

SAT or ACT Score (Optional)

Official English Proficiency Exam Scores (Non-Native English Speakers Only)

Letter of Recommendation

Resume or List of Activities

Proof of Graduation

Proof of Legal Permanent Residence (Legal Permanent Residents Only)

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

44700 USD / year

≈ 44700 USD / year
Out-of-State

44700 USD / year

≈ 44700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15860 USD / year

≈ 15860 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boston

Funding

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