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PostgraduateMaster of Fine Arts

Directing Animation

National Film and Television School
Beaconsfield, England
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2 yearsDuration
£26,000Per Year (Intl)
£14,800Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MFA (PG) Directing Animation at National Film and Television School is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about advancing knowledge and professional skills. Based in Beaconsfield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This is the only two-year specialist Directing Animation MA. The Directing Animation MA at NFTS is a globally acclaimed course that offers an unparalleled creative and dynamic learning experience in animation. If you have a flair for visual storytelling, this course equips you with the necessary skills to bring your creative passions to life on the big screen and enables you to evolve as a filmmaker, achieving your aspirations. Our program encompasses both the artistic and commercial worlds of animation - our grad films have won some of the most prestigious festival awards or been deve... International tuition fees are £26,000 per year, home/UK fees are £14,800 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Animation Directing Fundamentals
Visual Narrative and Storytelling
Character Development and Animation Design
Digital and Traditional Animation Techniques
Cinematography and Visual Composition for Animation
Collaborative Filmmaking and Production Management
Advanced Animation Project Development
Dissertation and Creative Research Methods
Academic Year:2027-28 entry
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📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementCourse Overview An unparalleled creative and dynamic learning experience in animation. If you have a flair for visual storytelling, this unique, globally acclaimed two-year MFA course equips you with the necessary skills to bring your creative passions to life on the big screen. The course enables you to push your creative boundaries, and discover your unique voice. "Collaboration with other departments gave me a much deeper understanding of filmmaking. This has been invaluable when working in t

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,000

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£52,000

Home Student Fee

£14,800

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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