Film and Animation

Rochester Institute of Technology

United States of America, Rochester

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Rochester Institute of Technology

United States of America , Rochester

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 65

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Sep-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 62,030 / year

Next Intake 2-Sep-2023

Film and Animation

About

Study an option in 2D animation, 3D animation, production, or screenwriting.
Access 2D, 3D, stop-motion animation, and virtual reality labs
Utilize multiple sound stages with post-production editing, sound mixing, and color correction suites.
24/7 Access to a dedicated graduate lab with industry-level software.
Gain career experience as a graduate assistant, faculty research assistant, and more.

The film and animation MFA is supported by highly specialized faculty from RIT's photography, imaging science, computer science, information technology, and design programs. This program is offered by the School of Film and Animation which houses state-of-the-art facilities, including full production facilities.

While achieving your master's in film and animation, you will join a collaborative environment with highly-trained faculty and state-of-the-art production facilities. The program is connected to MAGIC Spell Studios, which offers you industry and commercial experience as you pursue your degree.

RIT's Film and Animation Master's Degree

The MFA in film and animation offers four options:

2D Animation: Concentrate on both traditional or digital animation as well as stop-motion animation. Courses focus on teaching the fundamentals of animation, 2D mechanics, all aspects of pre-production, and stop-motion fabrication techniques.
3D Animation: Learn all aspects of the 3D animation pipeline. Courses focus on 3D animation, modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering. You may also explore working in VR or with virtual production techniques.
Production: Develop and refine your creative approach to fictional narrative, documentary, and experimental live-action filmmaking. Courses focus on directing, sound recording, screenwriting, cinematography, and editing.
Screenwriting: Learn the craft of storytelling in relation to feature, short, and series-length screenplays. Courses focus on short-film production, history, theory, and writing techniques.

All four options require two years of course work and a third year focused on a thesis film or script. All students create and screen finished films in their first two years.

Electives: Elective courses are available in animation, film, video, multimedia, screenwriting, printmaking, painting, sculpture, communication design, museum studies, crafts, bookmaking, typography, color photography, new media, studio photography, advertising photography, perception, gaming, computer graphics, art history, and archival preservation and conservation. There are also opportunities for independent studies, internships, and concentrations.

Thesis: Specific instructions pertaining to the thesis are available in the "MFA Guide for Students and Faculty: Policy Regarding Student Work." The School of Film and Animation reserves the right to retain copies of student-produced films to be used for educational purposes, to show to prospective students, and as examples of student productions.

Screenings: Screenings are required for all student-produced films and are coordinated through the professor or the thesis chair.

Students are also interested in: Visual Communication Design MFA, Photography and Related Media MFA

Graduates of RIT's film and animation MFA work as artists, filmmakers, and storytellers at the world's leading animation and live-action studios, including Disney Animation Studios, DreamWorks, and Nickelodeon.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Transcript(s)

RIT requires transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended, including transcript grading keys.
International students should provide transcripts (or mark sheets) and degree certificates from all post-secondary institutions.

To submit your transcript(s) for application review:

Upload copies or official transcript(s) with the submission of your online application, or
Upload your transcript(s) through your admissions portal after you have submitted your application

Upon enrollment at RIT, you will need to contact your prior college or university and request that your official, final records be sent directly to RIT. Documents you upload are not considered official.

Degree Requirements

All applicants to RIT’s graduate programs must hold—or currently be completing—a four-year baccalaureate degree, or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree, granted by an accredited college or university.

If you have not yet completed your undergraduate coursework, your admission will be contingent upon submission of your final transcript showing the degree granted and the date of the degree.

3-Year Degrees from International Universities
RIT will review applicants with 3-year degrees from international universities. Students with 3-year degrees from India must meet all of the following conditions:

The college or university is WHED recognized, and
The college or university is NAAC accredited with an "A" grade, and
You have passed in the 1st Class (or equivalent).

If you do not meet the above requirements, you may request a WES evaluation or you would need to complete (or be in the process of) postgraduate study.

If your 3-year undergraduate degree is currently in progress, you may be admitted contingent upon obtaining your degree in the 1st class or equivalent.

Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) from Nigeria or Ghana
RIT considers Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) from Nigeria or Ghana to be comparable to US bachelor’s degrees under the following conditions: the HND is a 2-year program that followed a 2-year National Diploma (ND) or Ordinary National Diploma (OND) program, for a total of at least 4 years of post-secondary study.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to your online application. Your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) should include details about your education, employment, and internship history. Pertinent research experience should be included as well.

Career

Typical Job Titles

Character Animator	Director
Effects Animator	Producer
3D Modeler	Editor
3D Technical Artist	Production Manager
Storyboard Artist	Screenwriter
Character Designer	Sound Mixer or Editor
Fabricator	Cinematographer

Salary and Career Information for Film and Animation MFA

Cooperative Education and Internships

What makes an RIT education exceptional? It's the ability to complete relevant, hands-on career experience. At the graduate level, and paired with an advanced degree, cooperative education and internships give you the unparalleled credentials that truly set you apart. Learn more about graduate co-op and how it provides you with the career experience employers look for in their next top hires.

Co-ops and internships take your knowledge and turn it into know-how. Co-op in the College of Art and Design provides hands-on experience that enables you to apply your artistic capabilities in dynamic professional settings while you make valuable connections between classwork and real-world applications.

Cooperative education, internships, and other experiential learning opportunities are optional but strongly encouraged for graduate students in the MFA in film and animation.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 62,030

Application Fee

USD 65

How to Apply

Find your degree of choice and review the admission requirements.
Create an RIT admissions account to begin your application. All you need is your email, first and last name, and birthdate to get started.