Overview

MFA Program in Film and Animation / MFA Program in Film and Animation is located in Rochester, NY, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	12

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

89

Applied

58

Accepted

17

Enrolled

Applying

65

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 15th	February 15th	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Portfolio, two-to-three minute online self-portrait video, personal statement, two letters of recommendation

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 88
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

48

Total Graduate Students

41%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.33%
Black or African American	Not Reported
White or Caucasian	35%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	8.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	4.17%
Unknown	Not Reported

Gender

Male (33%)

Female (66%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	3-D printing, super 8 cameras, color and projection, gaming and storytelling, special effects including virtual reality
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 70 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY  14623
United States

Contact Kevin Bauer
Graduate Program Director
Email: kmbpph@rit.edu
Phone: 585-475-7403

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