Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Degree - Animation & Visual Effects
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Description
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Type
Master
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
6 Semesters
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
The MFA in Animation & Visual Effects program focuses on developing skills in any one of the many areas of expertise within the animation and visual effects industry. The program educates students in all aspects of animation and visual effects, from ideation to post production. Communication, collaboration, and time management skills are emphasized throughout the program to ensure graduates are acclimated to the intense professional culture that awaits them.
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About this course
Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:
Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.
MFA Animation & Visual Effects Degree Requirements
Successful completion of Final Thesis Project
Minimum grade of C in all required 63 units
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and the following Academic Study requirements:
1 Art Historical Awareness & Aesthetic course
1 Cross Cultural Understanding course
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Subjects
- Animation
- 3d training
- 3D
- Gesture
- Sketch
- Animators
- Modeling
- Traditional
- Techniques
- History
Course programme
- ANM 609: Gesture & Quick Sketch for Animators
- ANM 623: 3D Modeling & Animation 1 (Maya)
- ANM 688: Traditional Animation
- GLA 621: History & Techniques of Character Animation
- ANM 683: Storyboarding for Thesis
- ANM 686: 3D Character Animation 1
- GLA 636: Acting for Animators
- ILL 625: Perspective for Characters & Environment
- ANM 670: Preproduction
- ANM 687: 3D Character Animation 2
- ANM 703: Visual Effects for Animation
- GLA 617: Mythology for the Modern World
- ANM 620: Advanced Character Animation
- ANM 800: Directed Study
- ANM 801: Group Directed Study
- ANM: Directed Study
- ANM 699: Special Topics
- ANM 800: Directed Study
- ANM 770: Final Portfolio Preparation
- ANM 891: Animation: Thesis Completion
- ANM 900: Internship
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Degree - Animation & Visual Effects