Emerging media mfa in University of central florida

The Master of Fine Arts in Emerging Media program offers tracks in Animation and Visual Effects and Studio Art and Design. The MFA is a terminal scholarly and creative degree suitable for those students wishing to pursue careers as professors in higher education or as creative leaders in the industry.

Both tracks require 60 credit hours and students follow a three-year cohort style program (six full-time semesters excluding summers). Degree credit is obtained in theory courses, electives, supervised research, and a thesis project. Students progress through the program by taking required classes in particular semesters. Students must remain with their cohort to remain in good academic standing and graduate.

A bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas or equivalent: Animation, Art, Emerging Media, Film, Theatre, Computer Science, Graphic Design, Illustration, Creative Writing, Mass Communications, Game Design Statement of purpose:  500-to-700 words. Three letters of recommendation preferably from people who have personal knowledge of your abilities and scholarship such as educators/faculty members, employment supervisors, organizational leaders, or industry professionals with whom you have worked. A minimum score of  230 computer-based; 89 Internet-based in TOEFL ; or 7.0 IELTS is required.

• Original Animation/VFX Production Concept for a one to five-minute project:
  • A full storyboard
  • A full script treatment written in short story format for that storyboard
  • Visual Development drawings of characters, setting, and production design reflecting research and technique
• Other Creative Work:
  • A portfolio of ten to twenty pieces of traditional or digital work which demonstrates abilities in life drawing as well as proficiency in the field of animation and/or visual effects.
  • For each item submitted, include the title, media, date of completion, and size or length of the piece.
    
     

Digital video editing and production, 3D modeling, and motion graphics.

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