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BFA in Animation at Otis College with four areas of emphasis (2D Animation, 3D Animation, Motion Design and Story); the degree is STEM-designated.
| Specialization | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| General Animation | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: otis.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
| 2D Animation | Official pathwayPathway: 2D Animation EmphasisAn officially named concentration, pathway or major inside the degree. | Source: otis.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
| 3D Animation | Official pathwayPathway: 3D Animation EmphasisAn officially named concentration, pathway or major inside the degree. | Source: otis.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
Dedicated BFA in Animation with 2D, 3D, Motion Design and Story emphases.
Source: otis.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.
Faculty list: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
| Software | Status | As published |
|---|---|---|
| Toon Boom Harmony | Provided in labs / fees | Students receive complimentary annual desktop subscriptions available through graduation.Source: otis.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
| Toon Boom Storyboard Pro | Provided in labs / fees | Complimentary annual desktop subscriptions available through graduation.Source: otis.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
| Autodesk Maya | Taught | Named among animation software in the program learning outcomes.Source: otis.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Required | No applications are reviewed without a portfolio.Source: otis.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
| Portfolio | Required | Open portfolio of 10-20 images, or a structured portfolio of ten prompted images.Length: 10–20 piecesSource: otis.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
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Priority deadline
Early Action: December 1 · for Fall semester entry
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Source: otis.edu · verified October 14, 2026Application deadline
Rolling admission · for Fall semester entry
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Source: otis.edu · verified October 14, 2026Priority deadline
Rolling admission · for Spring semester entry
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Source: otis.edu · verified October 14, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Undergraduate tuition, full-time (12-18 units)From the school's rate table for this level | USD 55,744 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: otis.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
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