Master of Fine Arts [M.F.A] (Animation and Digital Arts)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$52,699/Yr
$52,699 /Yr
- Our three-year graduate program attracts advanced students seeking to further their animation knowledge and refine their production and motion design skills.
- Students are encouraged to explore a diverse array of techniques and tools in both theory and practice in preparation for their thesis film or project.
- They invite top tier guest lecturers to many of the classes to inspire the students and open doors to trajectories and pathways beyond their USC education.
- Students have opportunities to collaborate across the School of Cinematic Arts divisions as well as work in partnerships with other USC students from the Thornton School of Music, the Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, the School of Dramatic Arts, the Viterbi School of Engineering and the School of Architecture to name a few.
- The faculty are accomplished digital and traditional artists and professional from the animation industry and independent media production.
- The program requires a minimum of 50 units: 36 units are in prescribed, sequential courses in the School of Cinematic Arts. The other 14 units are cinematic arts electives, 4 of which must be taken at the 500-level.
- A thesis is required for the MFA degree.
- Ongoing workshops in new technologies, traditional and digital media provide additional educational opportunities for students.
- Admission is granted once a year in the fall; there are no spring admissions.
- Approximately 10 students will be enrolled in each incoming class.
- In addition to practical production, students would be notified of opportunities for extracurricular projects and internships that they may apply for.
- Applicants for the MFA in Animation and Digital Arts must apply online
- In order to begin work on the thesis project, students must first successfully propose their project to a committee of MFA animation and digital arts program faculty. Their proposal is prepared during the spring semester of their second year as part of their pre-thesis class .
- In order to pass the pre-thesis class, the thesis proposal must be presented and approved by the thesis committee at the end of the fourth semester.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $52699 (USD 52699) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room, Food, Parking | $19609 (USD 19609) |
| Health Insurance | $1054 (USD 1054) |
| Books and supply | $1200 (USD 1200) |
| Total Cost | $21863 (USD 21863) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $50133 (USD 50133) |
| 2021 | $25795 (USD 25795) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, from a college or university.
- The average cumulative high school GPA of students admitted is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students require a 4-year Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree (for 3-year Bachelor's degree holder) earned at an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Note: A three-year bachelor’s degree in any subject is not considered sufficient for graduate study at the University of Southern California.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
3.55 / 4
Minimum gpa
GPA
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deutschland Stipendium Program | Scholarship per student$ 4,363/Yr$4,363 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| JN Tata Endowment Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Gyandhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,222/Yr$1,222 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Fulbright-Nehru Masters Fellowships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| 1st Formations Business Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 800/Yr$800 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
Options Available
| Program | Delivery Type | Duration | Program Type | Tuition Fees |
| M.F.A Producing | full time | 2 years | on-campus | $25795 |
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|---|---|
| M.S Computer Science - Data Science | Scholarship Deadline For Spring Intake (31st Aug 2023) Application Deadline For Spring 2023 Intake (15th Sep 2023) Scholarship Deadline For Fall Intake (15th Dec 2023) Application Deadline For Fall 2023 Intake (15th Dec 2023) |
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| M.S Applied Data Science | Scholarship Deadline For Spring Intake (31st Aug 2023) Application Deadline For Spring 2023 Intake (15th Sep 2023) Scholarship Deadline For Fall Intake (15th Dec 2023) Application Deadline For Fall 2023 Intake (15th Dec 2023) |
| B.S Computer Science | Financial Aid Deadline (9th Jan 2023) Final deadline for Regular consideration (15th Jan 2023) Regular Decision Date (1st Apr 2023) |
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The University of Southern California does not accept Duolingo as one of its ELP tests required for international admission. The university accepts various ELP tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, etc.