Overview

The New York Film Academy Bachelor of Fine Arts in 3D Animation and Visual Effects is an eight-semester conservatory-based, full-time study undergraduate program. The curriculum is designed to immerse gifted and energetic prospective 3D Animation and Visual Effects Artists in all aspects of the discipline.

The program will also be dedicated to strengthening fundamental visual storytelling knowledge. Students will dissect principles and techniques rooted in the real world and discover how they apply to a CG-generated world. This will enable students to have the choice to mimic reality and photography or to create more stylized imagery.

What you will learn

How real lights correspond to CG lights

How real world cameras and lenses correspond to CG cameras and lenses, understanding the imperfections of photorealistic images.

How to bring life to inanimate objects or characters by understanding the 12 basic principles of animation.

Traditional drawing and sculpting in order to understand their fundamental concepts to digitally paint and sculpt.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

3D Essentials
Drawing & Anatomy
Sculpture
Modeling
Drawing & Sculpture
Character Animation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

121 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, 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.

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General requirements

Completed Undergraduate (BFA) Program Application
Application Fee
High School Transcript
Narrative Statement
Letters of Recommendation
Creative Portfolio
Proof of English Proficiency

Portfolios may consist of 3-5 works, including drawings, paintings, cartoons, comics, conceptual illustrations, graphic renderings, digital images, slides of 3-D models, sculptures, or other visual designs which display the applicant’s creative abilities.

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

32020 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32020 USD / year

≈ 32020 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

32020 USD / year

≈ 32020 USD / year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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

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