MA in Animation in Chicago United States | DePaul University

The Master of Arts in Animation offers both creative and technical education, equipping students for careers in various animation fields including 3D character animation, classical animation, storyboard creation, video game artistry, motion design, and visual effects. Those enrolled in the Animation MA program can delve into an extensive selection of courses covering traditional techniques (such as hand-drawn and stop-motion animation), digital 3D animation and modeling, character creation, visual storytelling, game design, dynamic graphics, visual effects production, along with classes in scriptwriting, post-production, audio design, film direction, and interactive media development. The program provides cutting-edge resources including industry-standard animation software, digital drawing labs, additive manufacturing facilities, stop-motion production spaces, 3D performance capture systems, precision camera rigs, and advanced audio production environments.