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Masters in VFX and Animation in the USA

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Published: 26 May 2024

Studying for a master’s degree in animation and VFX in the USA can provide you with an opportunity to work in 2D Animation & Stop Motion, 3D Animation, 3D Modeling, or Visual Effects while focusing on storytelling with an emphasis on demonstrating technical skills and prompting emotional responses. You will acquire the skills that can then be applied to a career in digital technology.

Animation is a competitive area, but you can get many opportunities with work experience to develop your technical skills and build your network. You can also consider offering your help to create promotional shorts or animations for the website of a charity or non-profit organization.

You can also learn VFX (known as visual effects) in the field of animation, audiovisual, and digital content. The VFX is used for creating an image with a breathtaking universe and making the audience experience the liveliness of the image. It is used in military, entertainment, sports, medical applications, and various fields for a better experience. And it is considered a real boom for the film and the television industry as it gives the storyteller a vision to tell their story to their audience in a better way.

Which degree is best for Animation and VFX?

It depends on your career goals and existing skills. And to determine which degree matches your career goals, it is important to understand how each qualification differs.

If you are pursuing a PG course in the USA, the common requirements will include your admissions essay (also known as the statement of purpose or personal statement), transcript of records, recommendation/reference letters, and language tests.

Here are some of the best degrees you may want to apply for in the USA:

Program Name	University/College	Duration	Fees (in 2022)
Graduate Certificate in Interactive Media	Sacred Heart University	1 Semester	US $12,600
Master of Arts in Art - Visual Arts - Animation	California State University	3 Semesters	US $21,456
1-Year 3D Animation and Visual Effects Conservatory Program	New York Film Academy	2 Semesters	US $41,148
Master of Arts in Animation and Visual Effects - Visual Effects	Academy of Art University	4 Semesters	US $42,876
Master of Arts in Animation	DePaul University	4 Semesters	US $45,864
Master of Fine Arts in Cinema Arts - Digital Animation and Visual Effects	CUNY - Brooklyn College	6 Semesters	US $56,430

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to your IDP counsellor to get an accurate price.

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What can you do with a master's degree in Animation?

Getting a master’s degree in animation and VFX will not only improve your earning potential but will also provide you with personal and professional skills to accelerate your development.

It is an opportunity to differentiate yourself from your peers who may have similar A-level and undergraduate qualifications.

You'll also learn to work well individually and collaboratively with others, developing useful transferable skills, such as:

Time management
Attention to details
Creativity
Problem-solving
Interpersonal and teamwork skills.

And you could work for one of the large commercial studios, such as Pixar, Disney, DreamWorks, Aardman Animations, or for film production studios or TV projects. Alternatively, you could set up on your own or work on a freelance basis.

Also, animators may find work opportunities in the computer games industry, either for large games developers (Sony, EA, Ubisoft) or for smaller independent studios, and other areas, such as software publishing, advertising, marketing, or data visualization.

Where are the most animation jobs located?

For great salary opportunities and job openings, check out this list of the best US cities for animation work:

New York	You may find work at: Ace & Son Moving Picture Co., Viacom, Buzzco Associates, Nickelodeon, and LOOP Filmworks.
Los Angeles	You may find work at: Disney, MGM, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Hasbro, DreamWorks, PorchLight Entertainment, ABC Family/Walt Disney, 20th Century Fox Animation, and Universal Cartoon Studios.
Chicago	You may find work at: WB Games, the Warner Bros Entertainment Group, Treehouse Studios, Digital Kitchen, and Calabash Animation.
San Francisco	You may find work at: Lucasfilm, Dolby Laboratories, DreamWorks, and Capcom.
Seattle	You may find work at: Nomadic Studio and Starfire Animation Studio.
Boston	You may find work at: Global Mechanic, MuseArts; Inc, Brickyard VFX, and Calli Productions.
Austin	You may find work at: 3D Magic Factory, Hack Studios, Austin 3D Visuals, and Peli Studio.
Portland	You may find work at: Bent Image Lab, Deep Sky Studios, Wallyhood, and LAIKA Studios.

Obviously, the future appears bright for this in-demand animation and VFX field. So, if you are interested in bringing life into an object or character using animations, special effects, and other visual images, speak with an IDP expert counsellor today.

Take the first step toward reaching your career goals and enroll in an accredited animation program with IDP.