Master of Fine Arts [M.F.A] (3D Animation & Visual Effects)
Field of Study:
$35,666/Yr
The NYFA Master of Fine Arts in 3D Animation & VFX is a four-semester graduate degree program intended to prepare animation & visual effects artists for technical and creative leadership in the various fields of the cinematic and emerging arts while nurturing a deep sense of service toward storytelling.
Students will:
- Develop a thorough technical understanding of the animation & VFX workflow & pipeline.
- Analyze and identify the industry trends that affect Pre-Production/Preparation of Animation & VFX.
- Hone their craft in intermediate and advanced Digital Element Creation, Motion Capture, Animation, Interactive Games, Stereoscopic 3D, Post-Production/Image Manipulation, Organization of Data Acquisition & Capture for use in the VFX pipeline.
- In these MFA courses, students will learn from faculty that bring knowledge from the industry, many with experience from major brands including Disney, Dreamworks, Universal, Netflix and more. Students will master tools and techniques to create compelling 3D Animation & VFX shots that culminate in their final Thesis courses.
- The integration of Animation & VFX curricula has been fine-tuned at the Los Angeles campus at the bachelor's level, to provide students with a specific technical and artistic education. The curriculum has been tailored to fit industry standard technical and artistic roles as laid out in the Visual Effects Societies Handbook.
At the master's level, NYFA does not just create artists or technicians; they effectively execute on a hybrid learning curriculum for students seeking to become leaders and innovators in 3D Animation, VFX, Computer Imaging, Feature Film, Television, New & Emerging Media, Research & Development, and the Interactive & Game Industries.
Important Dates
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $35666 (USD 35666) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Miscellaneous expenses | $2000 (USD 2000) |
Total Cost | $2000 (USD 2000) |
Previous Year Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | $34494 (USD 34494) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Completed Graduate Program Application
- Application Fee
- Undergraduate Degree Transcript
- Narrative Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- Creative Portfolio
- Proof of English Proficiency
Indian Eligibiility:
- Non-U.S. residents or international applicants, for whom English is not the first or native language, are required to submit proof of English proficiency, in the form of: TOEFL, IELTS.
VISA & Work Study
VISA
- In order to study at the New York Film Academy’s NYC, LA, and South Beach, Florida campuses, students will require an F-1 student visa.
- Please note that the U.S. government prohibits studying full-time on a tourist visa.
- In order to apply for a student visa, student will need an I-20 Certificate which will be issued to him by the NYFA International Student Office.
- In order to be eligible to get an I-20 he would have to enroll in a full time class, which includes all workshops and programs except the one-week, online and evening classes.
- Before issuing the I-20 certificate oone must apply and be accepted to a program.
- After a student has applied to a program the International Student Office staff will email him the I 20 application and instructions on how to submit the required documents.
- Once they have received all the proper documents for the I-20 certificate, they will process and send out the I-20 certificate via express courier within 3-5 business days.
- They will send the student an email to confirm it has been sent and this email will include the SEVIS ID # and instructions on how to pay the SEVIS fee.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Hani Zeini Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
TEC Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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