Overview

The Animation, Film, Photography and Motion Design at Colorado Mesa University teaches all aspects of the production process. AFP&MD classes are structured around experiential learning, providing students with extensive hands-on practice with individual and collaborative projects that reflect industry standards.

Key Facts

AFP&MD cultivates a positive learning environment for experimentation and exploration with an emphasis on the study of time, motion and light in regards to various narrative, non-fiction, and experimental entertainment fields. Students develop into critical, analytical, and independent problem solvers, thinkers, and creators.

Travel opportunities and field trips are available. AFP&MD students partnered with the CMU Biology students to study and photograph butterflies in Peru, which culminated in a student photo and video exhibit at the CMU Art Gallery

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lights! Camera! Action!

Image and Motion

Films for Filmmakers

Stop Motion Animation

Character Design and Story Concepts

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grand Junction, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies Animation Photography View 154 other Bachelors 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.

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General requirements

Completed Application for Admission

Official high school transcripts or GED scores

SAT I or ACT test scores

$40 application fee – Application Fee waiver available

Letter(s) of recommendation (optional)

Personal Essay (optional)

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

21294 USD / year

≈ 21294 USD / year
Out-of-State

22274 USD / year

≈ 22274 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7812 USD / year

≈ 7812 USD / year

Additional Details

WUE / Mountains & Plains Residents $11,955.60 per year

Living costs

Grand Junction

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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

Funding

Students may qualify for scholarships of up to $9,000 per year, depending on their profile.

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