Master of Fine Arts in Film and Animation

Course Overview Master industry-ready skills in 2D, 3D, and Stop-Motion animation Full access to 2D, 3D, stop-motion, and a dedicated graduate lab equipped with industry-level software Gain hands-on teaching experience as a Graduate Assistant or collaborate on high-level creative projects through MAGIC Spell Studios Acquire a competitive edge with a semester in LA, where you’ll connect with industry leaders and accomplished alumni The Film and Animation MFA is supported by highly specialized faculty. The program is offered through the College of Art and Design and is closely connected to MAGIC Spell Studios , which houses state-of-the-art facilities and a full production studio for you to gain hands-on experience. Key Program Highlights RIT's Film and Animation Master’s Degree The MFA in film and animation has two options to choose from: 2D/Stop-Motion 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