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Massachusetts College of Art and Design · Animation Department
Four-year, full-time, in-person BFA in Animation in Boston with studio access to 2D, 3D and stop-motion facilities.
| Specialization | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| General Animation | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: massart.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
Dedicated Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation.
Source: massart.edu · verified October 14, 2026We list verified animation degrees only — no certificates, short courses or generic degrees with a few animation modules. Eligibility rules
Culminating requirement: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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| Software | Status | As published |
|---|---|---|
| Toon Boom | Provided in labs / fees | Available in the Über Kitchen student workspace.Source: massart.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
| Dragonframe | Provided in labs / fees | Available in the Über Kitchen student workspace.Source: massart.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
| Maya | Provided in labs / fees | Available in the Über Kitchen student workspace.Source: massart.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
| Adobe Suite | Provided in labs / fees | Available in the Über Kitchen student workspace.Source: massart.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
Equipment and software costs: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Required | 12 to 15 examples of best work, completed within the past two years, submitted through the MassArt Applicant Portal.Length: 12–15 piecesSource: massart.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
Test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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Priority deadline
Early Action December 1 · for Fall
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: massart.edu · verified October 14, 2026Priority deadline
Priority Application February 15 · for Fall
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: massart.edu · verified October 14, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Tuition (fees of $14,800 charged separately; tuition and fees $16,260)From the school's rate table for this level | USD 1,460 | per academic year · 2026-27Source: massart.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
| New England & New YorkFrom the school's rate table for this levelRule: Beginning Fall 2026, New York residents enrolling as new undergraduate students are eligible for MassArt’s New England undergraduate tuition rate | USD 21,840 | per academic year · 2026-27Source: massart.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
| Out-of-stateFrom the school's rate table for this level | USD 31,020 | per academic year · 2026-27Source: massart.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
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