Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

This four-year plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their degree requirements within four years. This plan is a recommendation and students should only use it in consultation with their academic advisor.

The Animation and Visual Effects program is offered by Montclair State University.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Theorizing Communication and Media

Drawing Anatomy for Animation

Digital Color and Light Concepts

Figure Drawing: Animation

2D Animation and VFX

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montclair, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Animation View 1805 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your application.

After you submit the application, you will see instructions for paying the $65 non-refundable application fee on the status page of your application portal.

Upload or mail your academic records from all secondary schools attended.

International students, with the exception of those eligible for waivers (noted below), must submit proof of English proficiency.

Complete and upload your Essay/Personal Statement.

For most majors, a recommendation letter is not required but is strongly encouraged. Submit recommendation letter from a college counselor or teacher.

Official SAT or ACT scores are optional.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

23070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11535 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

23070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11535 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

13710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6855 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Montclair

1673 - 4118 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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