Animation and Digital Arts

University of Southern California

United States of America, Los Angeles

University Rank:#146

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Duration36 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 59,260 / Year

Apply DateNovember 15, 2026

Next IntakeAugust 22, 2026

Animation and Digital Arts

About

Overview What you will learnHench DADA challenges graduate students to invent their own aesthetic. Although it embraces traditional forms, the program strongly encourages innovation and experimentation, and emphasizes imagination, creativity and critical thinking. Graduate students have their own mini studios within the Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg Center for Animation where they work on thesis.The Animation and Digital Arts MFA program at University of Southern California is a three-year (six semester) graduate program designed for students who have clearly identified animation and digital art as their primary interest in cinema. The program focuses on animation production, including a wide range of techniques and aesthetic approaches, from hand-drawn character animation to state-of-the-art interactive digital animation. While embracing traditional forms, the program strongly encourages innovation and experimentation, and emphasizes imagination, creativity and critical thinking. Students should graduate with a comprehensive knowledge of animation from conception through realization; an understanding of the history of the medium and its aesthetics; in-depth knowledge of computer animation software and the most important elements of digital and interactive media. I want to find another Master Course The program requires a minimum of 50 units: 32 units are in prescribed, sequential courses in the School of Cinematic Arts. The other 18 units are cinematic arts electives, 4 of which must be taken in the Division of Critical Studies. A thesis is required for the MFA degree. Ongoing workshops in new technologies, traditional and digital media provide additional educational opportunities for student.

The Animation and Digital Arts MFA program offered at University of Southern California focuses on animation production while covering the field's wide range of techniques and aesthetic approaches.

Disciplines

Visual ArtsFilm, Photography & MediaCreative Writing

Requirements

Academic Requirements

English Requirements

PTEMin 61
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 90

Other Requirements

1USC Graduate Application for AdmissionSlideRoom ApplicationCinematic Arts Supplemental MaterialsCinematic Arts Personal StatementPortfolioRésuméLetters of Recommendation (3)Official Transcripts (From all Academic Institutions Attended)

Fee Information

Animation and Digital Arts

University of Southern California

United States of America, Los Angeles

Go to Official Website