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California Institute of the Arts · School of Film/Video
Three-year MFA in Experimental Animation with a first-year project, a second-year thesis proposal and a third-year thesis review.
| Specialization | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| General Animation | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: calarts.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
Dedicated animation master's degree.
Source: catalog.calarts.edu · verified October 14, 2026We list verified animation degrees only — no certificates, short courses or generic degrees with a few animation modules. Eligibility rules
ThesisStudents conceive, design and produce a thesis project; first-year project, second-year proposal, third-year thesis review.
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Required | Portfolio of unique, personal, expressive art; group projects are discouraged.Source: calarts.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
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Priority deadline
December 1, 2026 · for not labelled on page (deadlines dated December 2026 / January 2027)
Source: calarts.edu · verified October 14, 2026Application deadline
January 5, 2027 · for not labelled on page (deadlines dated December 2026 / January 2027)
Source: calarts.edu · verified October 14, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Full-time undergraduate (BFA) and graduate (MFA) programsFrom the school's rate table for this level | USD 62,954 | per academic year · 2026-27Source: calarts.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
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University of California, Los Angeles
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