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Master of Fine Arts - 3D Animation and VFX

New York Film Academy

Los Angeles — Burbank, California, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
August 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 38,722
Application Fee
USD 75
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The New York Film Academy's Master of Fine Arts in 3D Animation and VFX is a four semester full time graduate program. The curriculum is designed to give prospective animators and storytellers the tools they need to become creative leaders in their chosen sector of the industry. The New York Film Academy Master of Fine Arts in 3D Animation and VFX challenges, inspires, and perfects the talents of its student body in a unique creative setting. Students will: Develop a thorough technical understanding of the animation & VFX workflow & pipeline. Analyze and identify the industry trends that affect Pre-Production/Preparation of Animation & VFX. Hone their craft in intermediate and advanced Digital Element Creation, Motion Capture, Animation, Interactive Games, Stereoscopic 3D, Post-Production/Image Manipulation, Organization of Data Acquisition & Capture for use in the VFX pipeline. In these Master of Fine Arts courses, students will learn from faculty that bring knowledge from the industry, many with experience from major brands including Disney, DreamWorks, Universal, Netflix and more. Students will master tools and techniques to create compelling 3D Animation & VFX shots that culminate in their final Thesis courses. Overall, the first two semesters in the Master of Fine Arts Animation Program concentrate on developing the tools, techniques, and skills required to be a productive member of an animation or VFX pipeline. Students will be asked to identify and develop a mastery of a specialization within that pipeline, and command a competency in the rest of the pipeline. The final two semesters focus on making an artist into a supervisor, asking them to lead teams of artists using production management skills. The course of study culminates in a production reel that demonstrates the students' mastery of their specialization while underscoring their ability to lead and innovate within this specialization.
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 38,722
Application fee
USD 75
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
August 2027, August 2028, August 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Los Angeles

Burbank, California, United States

3300 Riverside Drive

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

The New York Film Academy was founded by veteran producer Jerry Sherlock in 1992. Encouraged by friends of his who wanted to send their children to film school, but found the prices too costly, Sherlock designed a school that was not only affordable, but more importantly, was founded on the principle of learning by doing. Inspired by the idea that to learn how to make movies, one must actually make movies, Sherlock and his colleagues designed a truly unique curriculum. Blending a mixture of traditional film school instruction with a new approach, the Academy emphasizes coursework based around...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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