Profiles of Schools/Colleges in Massachusetts (MA) Offering Animation, Design, Gaming, and Media Related Programs

Programs to consider:

Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Graphic Design, Illustration; M. A. Graphic Design; Certificate in Graphic Design

Tuition Information: Undergraduate $29,778; graduate $24,416 for the 2011 – 2012 school year

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Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Digital Art, Graphic Design; Combined Majors in Game Design, Interactive Media (type of degree awarded depends on the combination chosen); M. F. A. Studio Art

Tuition Information: Undergraduate $37,840; graduate $27,360 for the 2011 – 2012 school year

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Degrees Offered: B. S. Game Art and Animation, Graphic Design

Tuition Information:  Undergraduate $25,650 for the 2011 – 2012 school year

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Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Animation and Interactive Media, Graphic Design, Illustration

Tuition Information:  Undergraduate residents $24,750 for the 2011 – 2012 school year.  Tuition amounts do not include mandatory fees of $1,035 per year.  

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Degrees Offered: B. A. Animation and Digital Art; Digital Media

Tuition Information:  Undergraduate $41,900 for the 2011 – 2012 school year

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Degrees Offered:  B. S. Communications Media with Concentration in Graphic Design, Interactive Media

Tuition Information: Undergraduate residents $970 plus mandatory fees of $8,483 ($7,346 without health fee), nonresidents $7,050 plus mandatory fees of $8,483 ($7,346 without health fee); New England Regional Student Program (Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island only) $1,455 plus mandatory fees of $8,483 ($7,346 without health fee) for the 2011 – 2012 school year. 

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Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Animation, Design, Illustration; M. F. A. Visual Arts; Advanced Professional Certificates in Animation, Design and Illustration

Tuition Information: Undergraduate $28,000; graduate $16,500 plus $350 per residency for the 2011 – 2012 school year

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Boston Art Scene

Boston has been a backdrop for so many films and television shows that it’s easy to lose count. The city’s reputation in the film industry continues to attract productions of all kinds, and many of these productions decide to complete all phases of the project right in Boston. This fuels the production and post-production scene, so facilities (large and small) are plentiful here.

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Animation Careers in Massachusetts

Overview: Because of the popularity of Boston as a backdrop and attractive film incentives, Massachusetts has a healthy film and video industry. This attracts filmmakers and post-production houses from all over the United States, which helps keep the industry strong and a steady flow of opportunities for post-production talent, including animators. Not only is the film and video industry strong here, animators can also find work in healthy industries such as:

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