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DePaul University · School of Cinematic Arts (Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media)

Animation (BFA)

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Overview

Four-year in-person BFA in Animation with six named concentrations. Applicants submit a creative statement and a portfolio; the degree requires a minimum of 208 credit hours and ends with a capstone course.

Official program name
Animation (BFA)
Awarded degree
Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelor's · Bachelor of Fine Arts
Source: depaul.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Qualification classification
Academic degreeBachelor of Fine Arts degree titled Animation, offered by the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media.Titled as a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in its own national system.
Source: depaul.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Degree-awarding body
The institution itself unless stated otherwise on its official page.
Country
United States
Teaching language
Not verified
School
DePaul University — School of Cinematic Arts (Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media)
Location
Chicago, IL
Delivery
On campusClasses, studios and productions meet in person on campus.
Source: depaul.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Required attendance
Regular campus attendanceStudents attend classes and studios on campus throughout the program.
Source: depaul.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Study intensity
Not published
Duration
Not verified
Credits and credit system
minimum of 208 credit hours (quarter system)Credits (system as published) — not directly interchangeable with other countries' systems.
Source: depaul.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Entry routes
Not verified

Specializations

SpecializationClassificationEvidence
General AnimationDedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field.Source: depaul.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Why this degree is listed

Dedicated bachelor of fine arts degree in Animation.

Source: depaul.edu · verified October 14, 2026

We list verified animation degrees only — no certificates, short courses or generic degrees with a few animation modules. Eligibility rules

Curriculum, pathways and faculty

Official concentrations and pathways

Graduation film, thesis or capstone

Capstone projectThe Cinema Animation concentration sequence ends with the ANI 395 Capstone course.

Source: depaul.edu · verified October 14, 2026

Faculty listed by the program

Faculty list: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Software, equipment and costs

Software and equipment are shown only as the school publishes them: required, taught, provided or bought by the student. Tuition does not include hardware, software or materials unless the school says so, and online students do not automatically share campus facilities.

Software

Software list: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Equipment, computers and facility access

Equipment and facility access: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Published equipment and software costs

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Admissions

Each submission item is shown exactly as the school states it. Anything not listed is not verified — never “not required”.

Portfolio and submission materials

MaterialStatusInstructions as published
PortfolioRequiredPortfolio of 10-15 images or photos of creative work; video no longer than 3 minutes and stories no longer than 3 pages are also accepted.Length: up to 3 minutes, 10–15 piecesSource: cdm.depaul.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Other materialOptionalThe page states prior animation experience is not required for acceptance.Source: cdm.depaul.edu · verified October 14, 2026

Other requirements

Personal statement
RequiredA creative statement of one to one-and-a-half pages is required in addition to the online application.
Source: cdm.depaul.edu · verified October 14, 2026

Tests

Test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

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Deadlines

Dates are shown with the year and intake the school printed. A past date is marked passed and is never carried into a new cycle.

Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Tuition and fees

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CategoryAmountBasis and year
All students — Package rate, 12-18 credit hours, admit year 2026From the school's rate table for this levelRule: Package rate for 12-18 credit hours per term, Fall, Winter and Spring only; Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media listed with other colleges.USD 48,180per academic year · 2026-27Source: depaul.edu · verified October 14, 2026

Funding

We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable. “Fully funded” never means every personal or production expense is covered. How we classify funding

Funding not verified

Funding policy: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages below. Last verified October 14, 2026.
  1. cdm.depaul.edu/admission-and-aid/undergraduateadmissions/animation-portfolio-creative-statement-requ — Official funding / aid page, verified October 14, 2026
  2. depaul.edu/academics/programs/bfa-in-animation — Official program page, verified October 14, 2026
  3. depaul.edu/academics/programs/bfa-in-animation/requirements-bfa-in-animation-cinema — Official program page, verified October 14, 2026
  4. depaul.edu/tuition-and-aid/undergraduate-tuition-and-fees — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 14, 2026

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