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Academy of Art University

San Francisco , California ,United States

Certificate in Animation and Visual Effects

The four year certificate program provides students with a disciplined approach to the study of Animation & Visual Effects. Student portfolios will demonstrate the variety of skills and creativity developed. Graduates enter the field prepared for professional opportunities in Animation & Visual Effects. Students take electives and art history courses to round out their experience. Unlike the BFA program, students pursuing the Certificate program do not take liberal arts coursework.

Study Mode - Available Onsite & Online (online courses offered in 7.5 week and 15 week formats).

Intakes

  • June
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

  • 2D Animator
  • 3D Animator
  • 3D Rigger
  • Character Animator
  • Modeler
  • Producer
  • Stop Motion Artist

PSW Opportunity

  • 3 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

While we do not require TOEFL or IELTS scores and do not have a minimum score requirement, you will be evaluated for English language proficiency upon arrival at Academy of Art University.

 

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT ADMISSION REQUIRMENTS PLS CONTACT TO OUR PSA COUNSELOR.

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Duration: 04 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 111424 USD
    Annual Cost of Living: 12000 USD
    Application Fee: 150 USD
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