MA Animation - Technical Artist

Course Overview This Master of Arts in Animation is a comprehensive graduate program designed to equip students with the advanced artistic vision and technical expertise required for a successful career in the animation industry. The curriculum offers a unique blend of traditional and digital practices, allowing for specialization in areas from 3D character animation and visual effects to motion graphics and game art. Graduates are highly sought after by leading studios, with alumni securing roles at premier companies like DreamWorks Animation, LAIKA, and Walt Disney Animation Studios. Key Program Highlights Comprehensive training spanning both traditional (hand-drawn, stop-motion) and digital (3D, VFX, motion graphics) animation disciplines Access to state-of-the-art facilities, including Cintiq labs, motion capture technology, stop-motion stages, and professional-grade software Industry-focused curriculum that integrates essential filmmaking skills like screenwriting, directing, and sound design Dedicated pathway to a professional career, with a proven track record of alumni hired at top studios like DreamWorks, Blizzard, and Nickelodeon Opportunity to develop a specialized portfolio in a chosen focus area to stand out in the competitive job market