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

Animation (MA)

MAMaster of ArtsFunding not verified

Overview

In-person MA in Animation with Fall and Spring entry. Applicants submit a reel or portfolio with an information sheet and a 2.5 minimum GPA is required.

Official program name
Animation (MA)
Awarded degree
Master of ArtsMaster's · Master of Arts
Source: depaul.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Qualification classification
Academic degreeMaster of Arts degree titled Animation.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
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 master of arts degree in Animation.

Source: depaul.edu · verified October 14, 2026

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Curriculum, pathways and faculty

Official concentrations and pathways

Graduation film, thesis or capstone

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

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

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Published equipment and software costs

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Admissions

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Portfolio and submission materials

MaterialStatusInstructions as published
PortfolioRequiredReel or portfolio with a reel/portfolio information sheet is required.Source: cdm.depaul.edu · verified October 14, 2026

Other requirements

Grades / GPA
RequiredMinimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
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 deadline

    June 1 (Fall); January 15 (Spring) · for Fall

    The school does not print a year with this date.

    Source: cdm.depaul.edu · verified October 14, 2026
    Year not printed

Tuition and fees

Each amount keeps its original currency, applicant category, academic year and basis. Per-credit, per-year and whole-program figures — and different currencies — are not comparable with each other. Equipment and software costs are listed separately above.
CategoryAmountBasis and year
All students — Jarvis College of Computing and Digital MediaFrom the school's rate table for this levelRule: Graduate per credit hour rate, 2026-27 academic year.USD 1,003per credit · 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/graduateadmissions/grad-program-requirements — Official funding / aid page, verified October 14, 2026
  2. depaul.edu/academics/programs/ma-in-animation — Official program page, verified October 14, 2026
  3. depaul.edu/tuition-and-aid/graduate-and-professional-tuition-and-fees — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 14, 2026

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