{"id":6585,"date":"2025-09-19T10:37:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T14:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=6585"},"modified":"2026-03-12T11:02:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T15:02:21","slug":"bfa-animation-and-visual-effects","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/bfa-animation-and-visual-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Animation and Visual Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Animation and Visual Effects<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=bfa\">BFA<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/121013_7959_BA-Animation-VFX-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/121013_7959_BA-Animation-VFX-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A student works on an animation project at Montclair State University\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>How would you like to build the digital worlds you see in the movies or your favorite TV shows? Think you have what it takes to design the next great video game?<\/p>\n<p>If you want to develop truly immersive experiences that move the needle, then Montclair\u2019s Animation and Visual Effects program is for you.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll utilize our state-of-the-art facilities and hone your skills in 2D and 3D animation, game development, immersive storytelling and visual effects, and create work that you\u2019ll be able to show in your first interview for that killer internship or first job. You\u2019ll also have access to the bright lights of New York and some of the biggest companies in the world, sitting just 12 miles away.<\/p>\n<p>Our world-class faculty will help you harness your talent and creativity and turn it into jaw-dropping animation and eye-popping effects.<\/p>\n<p>The only question for you is &#8211; are you ready to create the digital experiences that will change the world?<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquire\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=ccom\">College of Communication and Media<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=arts-culture-design\">Arts, Culture and Design<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h2>Unity 2022<\/h2>\n<p>Take a walk through different worlds in this project created by our students in 2022.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<p><iframe title=\"Video: Unity 2022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Bn1xga2pxz8?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"width: 500px; height: 281px; border: 0px solid #000;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<p><iframe title=\"Video: Danielle DeRosa\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AL-Cbz9L1e8?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"width: 500px; height: 281px; border: 0px solid #000;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h2>Danielle DeRosa<\/h2>\n<p>The stars are just out of reach in this video produced by Montclair student Danielle DeRosa in 2021.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h2>Daniel Ferro<\/h2>\n<p>Step into a truly three-dimensional world \u2013 and even grab a burger \u2013 in this clip created by student Daniel Ferro.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<p><iframe title=\"Video: Daniel Ferro\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-ha_dXbqZkw?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"width: 500px; height: 281px; border: 0px solid #000;\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<p><iframe title=\"Video: Meghan Aleo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BpNkyPK-_Bw?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"width: 500px; height: 281px; border: 0px solid #000;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h2>Meghan Aleo<\/h2>\n<p>Step into 3D spaces you\u2019ll want to live in thanks to Montclair animation graduate Meghan Aleo.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Additional Admissions Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>Your portfolio should contain the following if you\u2019d like to apply to the Animation and Visual Effects program:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Cover Letter<\/strong> (1-page maximum)<br \/>\nYou\u2019ll write a single-page, professionally formatted cover letter stating your interest in studying animation and visual effects and include your future professional aspirations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your Best Work<\/strong>Include 15 \u2013 20 images of your strongest artwork.We are looking for originality, consistency, presentation, drawing skills, computer skills, composition and design, use of color, ability to communicate concepts, quality of sketchbook and your enthusiasm and commitment to pursuing this field.<br \/>\nImages should be clearly labeled, oriented correctly, and professionally presented within the application.<br \/>\nClearly label each submitted portfolio artwork with the following:\n<ul>\n<li>Title of artwork<\/li>\n<li>Year the artwork was created<\/li>\n<li>If collaborative \u2013 what your involvement was in the project<\/li>\n<li>Medium produced in (traditional, digital, hybrid, other) Software used if applicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Observational Drawing<\/strong> \u2013 Digital or traditional artwork: One of your entries must be an observational drawing. Observational drawing is drawing something by looking at it, not drawing from a photo. It can be anything as long as it\u2019s from observation of a real-life subject. An example confirms that you can identify lines, curves, edges, perspective, proportion, hues and values and translate them into drawings.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><strong>Letters of Recommendation<\/strong><br \/>\nTwo letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your work and interests. At least one reference should be from a teacher.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch cache:  0.68 ms --><!-- decode:  0.04 ms --><!-- output:  0.02 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Lauren Carr profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/5724\/user\/laurencarr.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/5724\/user\/laurencarr.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~carrl\">Lauren Carr<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:carrl@montclair.edu\">carrl@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Related Programs<\/h2>\n<p>Animation not quite right for you? Check our Film and Television program, which utilizes our state-of-the-art TV and Production studios you\u2019ll only find in the biggest media outlets in the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p><div class=\"related-program-container\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-film-and-television\/\" class=\"name\">Film and Television<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">BA &bull; Major<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p>If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please contact Undergraduate Admissions.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/\">Office of Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>The office of Undergraduate Admissions will guide you every step of the way on your journey from learning about the University and its offerings, to applying for a program through to acceptance and enrollment.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:msuadm@montclair.edu\">msuadm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-4444\">973-655-4444<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Susan A. 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